Gemini Desktop for macOS (Unofficial)

An unofficial macOS desktop wrapper for Google Gemini, built as a lightweight desktop app that loads the official Gemini website.

Disclaimer: This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. "Gemini" is a trademark of Google LLC. This app does not modify, scrape, or redistribute Gemini content — it simply loads the official website.

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Features

Floating Chat Bar

• Quick Access Panel - A floating window that stays on top of all apps

Global Keyboard Shortcut

• Toggle Chat Bar - Set your own shortcut in Settings to instantly show/hide the chat bar from any app
• Configurable via visual keyboard recorder in preferences

Other Features

• Native macOS desktop experience
• Lightweight WebView wrapper
• Adjustable text size (80%-120%)
• Camera & microphone support for Gemini features
• Uses the official Gemini web interface
• No tracking, no data collection
• Open source

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What This App Is (and Isn't)

This app is:

• A thin desktop wrapper around https://gemini.google.com
• A convenience app for macOS users

This app is NOT:

• An official Gemini client
• A replacement for Google's website
• A modified or enhanced version of Gemini
• A Google-authored product

All functionality is provided entirely by the Gemini web app itself.

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Login & Security Notes

• Authentication is handled by Google on their website
• This app does not intercept credentials
• No user data is stored or transmitted by this app

Note: Google may restrict or change login behavior for embedded browsers at any time.

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System Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later

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Installation

Download

• Grab the latest release from the Releases page (or build from source below)

Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/alexcding/gemini-desktop-mac.git
cd gemini-desktop-mac
open GeminiMac.xcodeproj
# Build and run in Xcode