Download Gemini for Mac — a Native macOS App
Google doesn't ship an official Gemini desktop app for macOS. GeminiDesktop is an unofficial native Mac client that brings Gemini, NotebookLM, Live API and Computer Use to your desktop — with local file integration and screen sharing.
- What it is
- Unofficial native Gemini desktop client for macOS
- Official Mac app from Google?
- No — Gemini officially runs in the browser
- Price
- Free to start
The fastest way to run Gemini natively on macOS
Since Google doesn't offer an official Gemini app for Mac, GeminiDesktop fills the gap: a native macOS client for Gemini, NotebookLM, Live API and Computer Use, with local file integration and screen sharing.
Features
Why run Gemini as a Mac app instead of a browser tab
A dedicated desktop client keeps Gemini one shortcut away and connects it to what's on your Mac.
Always one shortcut away
Launch Gemini from your Dock instead of hunting for a browser tab.
Works with your local files
Bring documents from your Mac into Gemini and NotebookLM conversations.
Screen sharing built in
Share your screen with Gemini Live to talk through what you're looking at.
Install Gemini on your Mac in three steps
No terminal, no configuration — a normal Mac app install.
- 1
Download
Grab GeminiDesktop from geminidesktop.app.
- 2
Install
Open the installer and drop the app into Applications.
- 3
Sign in
Log in with your own Google account and start chatting.
Who uses Gemini on Mac
The people who keep GeminiDesktop in their Dock.
Researchers & students
Pair Gemini with NotebookLM on your own documents.
Makers & professionals
Ask Gemini about local files without uploading through a browser.
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Get Gemini on your Mac today
A native macOS experience for Gemini, NotebookLM, Live API and Computer Use — local files and screen sharing included.