> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://glasser.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ChatGPT Work

> Use the Glasser Skill in local Work tasks, or connect a plugin for cloud tasks.

Work can use Glasser to research paid data and build reports, spreadsheets, and other results.
Choose setup based on where your task runs:

* **Work locally in the desktop app:** follow the Skill setup below.
* **Work in the cloud:** follow the [Work MCP guide](/docs/mcp-server/chatgpt-work).
  This also applies when you use the desktop app for a cloud task.

For a regular chat, use the [ChatGPT Chat guide](/docs/setup-skill/chatgpt).
For Codex, use the [Codex guide](/docs/setup-skill/codex).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start a local Work task">
    Open the ChatGPT desktop app, select **ChatGPT**, then switch to **Work**.
    Choose **Work locally** or the local option in the composer before you start the task.

    The agent needs terminal and internet access on your computer. If you do not have a local
    option, use the [Work MCP guide](/docs/mcp-server/chatgpt-work).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask Work to install the Skill">
    Paste the same setup prompt as on the Glasser home page:

    ```text wrap theme={null}
    set up https://glasser.ai/SKILL.md
    ```

    Work should save the Skill for future tasks and install or update the Glasser CLI.
    Approve file and install actions when the app asks. If Node.js 22 or newer is missing,
    have Work help you install it before continuing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to Glasser">
    Work starts `glasser login` and shows a browser link and an eight-character code.
    Open the link, sign in or create an account, check that the code matches, and approve access
    to your Glasser Workspace. Create a Workspace if prompted.

    Return to Work and let it finish the free balance check. The CLI stores the Key on your
    computer; you do not need to paste it into the task. An existing valid login can skip this step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the Skill in a new local task">
    Open **Skills** in the app sidebar and check that Glasser is listed. Start a new local
    Work task, type `@`, select the Glasser Skill, and ask:

    ```text wrap theme={null}
    Use the installed Glasser Skill to check my available balance. Do not make any paid Runs.
    ```

    A balance response confirms that the Skill and sign-in work, even if the balance is zero.
    If Glasser is missing, return to the setup task and ask Work to check that it saved and
    enabled the full Skill for future tasks, then start a new local task.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  A local installation and sign-in do not automatically become available in a cloud task.
  If you switch to the cloud, connect the [Glasser MCP plugin](/docs/mcp-server/chatgpt-work).
</Note>

## Try your first request

```text wrap theme={null}
Use Glasser to research Apple's financial statements and stock price history for a comparison report. Show me the available data and price, then wait for my approval before any paid Run.
```

After you approve, Work can retrieve the data and use it in your report. It should report the
result and charge.

See OpenAI's [Work guide](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/get-started-with-work) and
[Skill guide](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills) for current app options.


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