Gemini Spark, Google’s agent assistant, is now available on Mac

Gemini Spark, Google’s AI agent that can help you with aspects of your digital life, is now available on Mac.

Company on Wednesday He said Spark is being added to the existing Gemini desktop app, along with several updates and new features, including the ability to stay up to date on topics in real time, and connect to more apps like Google Tasks and Google Keep.

The launch of macOS will allow Gemini Spark to better compete with desktop AI agents like Claude Desktop, Microsoft’s Copilot, OpenClaw and others, as it will be able to work with files on the computer and, later, handle tasks remotely.

Although not available at launch, Google says users will “soon” be able to assign multi-step tasks to Spark on their phones, such as calling a desktop agent to pull information from a file on their Mac.

In the meantime, you can use Spark to sort and organize files, or use files on your computer as the source for a new Google Workspace document or spreadsheet. For example, Google suggests that Spark can turn the bills on your computer into a budgeting worksheet.

Gemini Spark for macOS (beta) is only available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US at this time.

When Spark launched last month, we did just that He specifically pointed out the lack of integration with Keepthe Google Notes app, was a major point of frustration during our early testing. It makes sense that short lists and other notes belong in apps like Google Keep, not Google Docs, which seems like overkill for something like a simple vacation packing list.

Apparently we weren’t the only ones who suggested this, as Google has now added support for Tasks and Keep. Spark now also integrates with other third-party apps, including Canva, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable, and Zillow Rentals.

This will allow Spark to perform all kinds of tasks, such as reserving tables, ordering weekly groceries, designing flyers, or booking apartment tours.

Additionally, Gemini Spark can now track topics and react to events in real-time, which will improve its performance for tasks that include things like tracking sports scores, stock movements, or breaking news. Additionally, it means Spark will be able to monitor other areas, such as social media, blogging, online shopping, and the weather.

Additionally, Google says it’s offering support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which will allow you to plug your favorite apps directly into Spark to create an assistant better designed to meet your needs.