Move to Claude

Move to Claude is a desktop application for macOS that helps users move their ChatGPT conversation history into Claude. It is designed for Apple Silicon Macs and works with Claude Desktop.

Benefits

This application prioritizes your privacy. Your ChatGPT export ZIP file stays on your computer and is never sent to any third-party servers. The entire process happens locally, meaning you do not need an account, and nothing is uploaded or processed elsewhere. It helps organize your ChatGPT chats into labeled project folders within Claude Projects, making your conversations easier to manage.

Use Cases

Move to Claude is useful for anyone who has a lot of conversation history with ChatGPT and wants to bring it over to Claude. It scans your conversations to find recurring projects and unfinished discussions. It then uses a screenshot of your ChatGPT Projects sidebar to help Claude match conversations to the correct project names. After reviewing the proposed folder structure, the application organizes your files, creating specific folders for media, group chats, and raw data.

Vibes

Early versions of the application have focused on improving the organization process. Updates have included making the process more automated, reducing the need for manual steps like using the Terminal, and improving the speed of analysis. Users can expect their organized history to be ready for use within Claude Projects.

Additional Information

The project has seen several updates to improve its functionality. Version 1.0.1 added specific setup steps and improved instructions for each Claude Project. The initial release, v1.0, allowed users to drop their ChatGPT export and have Claude sort the history into labeled folders. Later versions introduced faster analysis using anINDEX.mdfile and better handling of different ChatGPT export formats, including sharded exports.