Simply @dotlink in ChatGPT web,space or dot to access local files,tools
What it is
What it does
Built dotlink to give chatgpt codex abilities, letting chatgpt web, the new dots and spaces, build and run tools and access files directly in your local machine.
Problem
Providing chatgpt controlled access to several machines without installing chatgpt app.
Who pays
individual users or developers who work with ChatGPT
Weaknesses
requires fine-grained read/write/shell permissions, depends on OpenAI MCP tunnel
What could be built instead
Opportunity
Improve usability and access ease for non-technical users.
Vertical niche
potentially a vertical SaaS for developers and AI enthusiasts
MVP
A simple tool that allows ChatGPT to run and access local files without local installation.
Differentiation
A single statically linked lightweight Rust MCP binary with fine-grained permissions.
AI opportunity
AI can enhance the functionality of ChatGPT in accessing local files and tools.