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Users report missing chat history after installing new Mac ChatGPT desktop app

A user reports that after downloading the new Mac ChatGPT desktop app, their existing projects and past chats disappeared, and the app added unwanted work functions like Codex and Slack integration. The user reverted to the browser version, expressing frustration.

13 engagement·1 source·Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 09:44 AM
On July 13, 2026, a Reddit user posted about their experience with the newly released Mac ChatGPT desktop app. They noted that the app introduced features such as Codex and Slack integration, which they did not use, and more critically, their existing chat history and projects were no longer accessible. This forced them to delete the app and return to the browser version. The post has low engagement (13 points) but highlights a potential migration or compatibility issue with the new desktop client.

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