Google today launched Gemini Spark for its macOS desktop app, allowing the AI agent to automate tasks involving local files and desktop workflows.
Google announced the update today, adding a dedicated Spark tab to the sidebar of the Gemini app for macOS. This feature allows the AI agent to act on files stored locally on a user’s computer rather than simply answering questions in a chat window.
Users can do things like sort PDFs in a Downloads folder into labeled subfolders or extract figures from locally saved invoices to create a Google Workspace budget spreadsheet on a set schedule. Users control which folders Spark can see by linking them in the sidebar and can revoke this access at any time. Google says a future update will allow users to start tasks on their Mac from a phone.
Google also announced a series of third-party integrations for Spark on web and mobile. New connected apps include Google Tasks, Google Keep, Canva, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable and Zillow Rentals, enabling actions such as converting Keep notes into to-do lists, reserving restaurant tables, ordering groceries and booking apartment tours. These integrations will roll out over the next week, with macOS support to follow in the following weeks.
Support for custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers is also coming, giving users a way to connect additional services directly into Spark. Google is also adding real-time topic tracking, allowing Spark to monitor blogs, news sites, social media, finance, sports, shopping, weather and emails and alert users when specified conditions are met.
Gemini Spark for macOS is available in beta for Google AI Ultra subscribers aged 18 and over in the United States, starting with version 1.80.15.516 of the Gemini desktop app. Google AI Ultra starts at $99 per month.
