Editing a GitHub Repo From ChatGPT Work on iOS
Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-09-10 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner
Summary
ChatGPT Work on iOS can make changes directly to a GitHub repo after you connect your GitHub account and mention the repo in the chat. This is separate from remotely controlling the Codex desktop app.
Key points
- ChatGPT Work on iOS can make changes to your repo from your phone.
- Setup: connect your GitHub account, then mention the repo in the conversation.
- This is different from remote-controlling the Codex desktop app.
Resources mentioned
- ChatGPT Work (iOS) · tool · openai.com · paid
ChatGPT mode on iOS that can make changes to connected GitHub repos. - Codex desktop app (Mac) · tool · openai.com · paid
Desktop app that runs Codex locally; the mobile app connects to it to control tasks remotely.
Also in: Codex in the ChatGPT Mobile App: Steer Coding Agents from Your Phone (Melvin Vivas on X · notes)
Try this
- Connect your GitHub account in ChatGPT and mention a repo to make changes from mobile.
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