OpenAI buys the creators of Shortcuts for deep Mac integration
New Siri vs. OpenAI Agents. If anyone can build slick 3rd-party OS integrations in the Apple universe, it’s Kramer and Weinstein. Exciting to see what they end up building together with OpenAI 🤓 I’m keeping a close eye on it and will report back here on the blog 📝
OpenAI bought the team behind Apple’s Shortcuts, signaling a big push to make ChatGPT feel deeply native on the Mac. Expect smarter automation, tighter system hooks, and a more powerful desktop AI experience.
Summary
OpenAI has acquired the creators of Workflow, the app that became Apple Shortcuts, according to MacRumors. The move is expected to help OpenAI build deeper ChatGPT integration on macOS, potentially enabling more system-level automation and app control. The report suggests the deal could strengthen ChatGPT’s role on Apple platforms.
