Local Route Launcher
v1.1.0 Free. Open source. Made for macOS.

Your app.
Your connection.

App-specific settings for compatible ChatGPT installations.
A native Chinese / English interface,
without changing system proxy or DNS settings.

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macOS 13+ · Apple Silicon · MIT License

For detectable Electron versions of ChatGPT.

A little simpler. A little more Mac.
Local Route Launcher in dark appearance: proxy settings, launch controls and connection checks
v1.1.0 interface · Rendered with sample diagnostic data
One app. Its own connection. No system proxy changes No system DNS changes Settings stay on your Mac
LESS FRICTION. MORE FOCUS.

Less setup. More flow.

The everyday controls, together.
More room for the work that matters.

01 / CONFIGURE

Set once. Launch anytime.

Save your local HTTP or mixed proxy port. The launcher applies these settings each time you open ChatGPT through it.

HTTP PROXY127.0.0.1:7890
02 / STAY CLOSE

Close the window. Stay close.

Start, stop, and check status from the menu bar. Close the main window and the Dock icon gets out of your way.

At home in your Mac workflow
03 / UNDERSTAND

See what’s connected.

Inspect proxy connectivity, launch arguments, and actual TCP connections, with a local report to help you troubleshoot.

ConnectivityArgumentsConnections
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Your connection. Three steps away.

Read v1.1.0 release notes
  1. 01

    Install the launcher

    Open the DMG and drag the app to Applications.
    Select English or 简体中文 in the launcher.

  2. 02

    Save your proxy

    Keep your proxy app running.
    Enter its host and mixed port, then save.

  3. 03

    Launch ChatGPT again

    Fully quit ChatGPT.
    Open it through the launcher to apply your settings.

Use the launcher for future launches too. Restart ChatGPT whenever you change its proxy settings.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

A few good questions.

Something else on your mind?
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Which Macs and ChatGPT versions are supported?

Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later, with a detectable Electron version of ChatGPT. Intel Macs and older native ChatGPT versions are not supported. Switch between English and Simplified Chinese in the main window or menu panel. The choice is saved and takes effect immediately; macOS-owned menus and dialogs may follow the system language.

Do I need an existing local proxy?

Yes. The launcher uses an existing HTTP or mixed proxy port; it does not provide a proxy service. Keep a proxy you are authorized to use running. Routing depends on the target application’s support for these settings. Proxies requiring username/password authentication are not supported.

Will all ChatGPT traffic use the proxy?

That is not guaranteed. It uses app-supported proxy mechanisms, primarily covering Chromium HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket requests. Voice, WebRTC, UDP, and some child processes may not follow these settings. Connection checks are snapshots and cannot prove that all traffic uses the proxy.

What if macOS blocks the app on first launch?

The app is ad-hoc signed, but is not Developer ID signed or notarized by Apple. After verifying that it came from this project’s GitHub release page, allow it in System Settings → Privacy & Security. You do not need to disable SIP or system security checks.

Does it collect account details or conversations?

The launcher does not read or store ChatGPT passwords, cookies, tokens, or conversations. There is no telemetry or automatic upload, and settings stay on your Mac. Connection checks send a HEAD request to chatgpt.com through your proxy, without account credentials. Read the privacy policy ↗

A simpler connection starts here.

A small, free, open-source tool for a smoother day on your Mac.

Download v1.1.0