Gemini Spark, the AI assistant from Google designed to assist with various elements of your online experience, is now accessible on Mac.

The company announced on Wednesday that Spark will be incorporated into the existing Gemini desktop application, alongside a range of updates and new functionalities, such as real-time topic monitoring and enhanced connectivity to additional applications like Google Tasks and Google Keep.

The macOS introduction enables Gemini Spark to more effectively rival desktop AI assistants such as Claude Desktop, Microsoft’s Copilot, OpenClaw, and others, as it will have the capability to interact with files on the system, and eventually, manage remote tasks.

Although it won’t be available at launch, Google assures users that they will “soon” have the ability to assign multi-step tasks to Spark on their smartphones, like instructing the desktop assistant to extract data from a file on their Mac.

In the meantime, Spark can be employed to categorize and organize files, or utilize local files as a basis for creating new Google Workspace documents or spreadsheets. For example, Google proposes that Spark can convert invoices stored on your computer into a budgeting sheet.

Currently, Gemini Spark for macOS (beta) is exclusively accessible to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.

When Spark debuted last month, we highlighted the absence of integration with Keep, Google’s note-taking application, as a significant point of dissatisfaction during our initial assessments. It’s logical that brief lists and notes should be stored in applications like Google Keep rather than Google Docs, which seems excessive for something as simple as a vacation packing list.

Clearly, we were not alone in this suggestion, as Google has now introduced support for Tasks and Keep. Spark also now interfaces with various third-party applications, including Canva, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable, and Zillow Rentals.

This will enable Spark to carry out a variety of tasks, such as reserving tables, ordering groceries weekly, creating flyers, or scheduling apartment viewings.

Additionally, Gemini Spark is now equipped to monitor subjects and respond to developments in real time, enhancing its capabilities for tasks that require monitoring sports results, stock fluctuations, or breaking news. Furthermore, this means Spark can observe other aspects, such as social media activity, blogs, online purchasing, and weather conditions.

Moreover, Google mentions it is introducing support for the custom Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling you to integrate your preferred apps directly within Spark to develop a more personalized assistant according to your requirements.