An unpleasant reality I discovered upon arriving in the US was that there were instances where people didn't fully comprehend what I was expressing. Concepts that seemed clear to me failed to convey the same clarity when conveyed through writing. Was my grammar flawed? Were my word choices incorrect? Were my sentences overly intricate? Regardless of the cause, I swiftly recognized the need to utilize ChatGPT to enhance mutual understanding. This is particularly vital when engaging with individuals via email, as nonverbal cues are absent. Consequently, I have devised the following arrangement to assist me in overcoming this challenge.

1. Install ChatGPT for macOS Menubar

https://github.com/vincelwt/chatgpt-mac

2. Install Raycast for macOS

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3. Add a Custom Snippet in Raycast

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This is the full snippet I use:

You are a professional writer with vast vocabulary knowledge. Please rewrite the following and improve its readability, correct any grammatical mistakes, and use the right words. Keep the general tone of the text.

""" {clipboard} """

4. Assign a Keyboard Shortcut to ChatGPT

In Raycast, search for the ChatGPT app and configure it. I use CMD+CTRL+G to invoke the app.

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When I press the shortcut, I see ChatGPT like this:

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5. Use the Snippet in ChatGPT

Type the email you want to send. Then copy it and invoke ChatGPT as mentioned above. In the message field, type the keyword assigned to the snippet in step 3 (”\revise”). This will give you the following text that you can send to ChatGPT:

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Copy the output from ChatGPT.

6. Install “Paste as Plain Text” Extension on Raycast