ChatGPT Mobile Now Controls Your Entire Computer

Summary

A significant update allows the ChatGPT mobile app to remotely control Codec, OpenAI's agent control platform, essentially giving you full computer control from your phone. To set this up, ensure both Codec and your ChatGPT iOS app are updated, then restart Codec and connect it via the mobile app, confirming both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you can access your Codec chats and projects, with an option to prioritize chats for non-coding tasks. Voice mode is highlighted as a convenient interaction method. Plugins are accessible through the '@' symbol, but skills are not yet visible directly on the mobile interface; however, agents can still execute them if instructed in natural language. The update also brings improved notifications for completed agent tasks, which can take considerable time. A key feature for developers is 'YOLO mode,' a custom skill that automatically deploys code changes to the internet, allowing you to preview apps and websites directly on your phone. This requires enabling a hosting plugin like Vercel and creating a skill that handles continuous deployment. You can also build complex applications with backends and databases, like a notes app with Supabase, and access them from your phone. Finally, Codec can be used for creative tasks, such as generating and deploying a photo album from your downloads folder directly to the internet.