kraken

Kraken is a tiny cross‑platform GUI utility to save public ChatGPT share threads as Markdown.

• Input: a public share URL (https://chatgpt.com/share/<id>)
• Output: a .md file with the conversation (message order preserved)
• Formats: Markdown supported; PDF is disabled for now
• Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux (x64/arm64)

Download

1. Open the repository’s Releases page (GitHub → “Releases” tab).
2. Download the asset for your platform:
   • macOS (Apple Silicon): kraken-Darwin-arm64
   • macOS (Intel): kraken-Darwin-x86_64
   • Windows: kraken-Windows-x86_64.exe or kraken-Windows-arm64.exe
   • Linux: kraken-Linux-x86_64 or kraken-Linux-arm64

Notes:

• macOS: you may need to allow the app in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
• Windows: SmartScreen may ask for confirmation (“Run anyway”).
• Linux: you may need to make the file executable: chmod +x ./kraken-Linux-*.

Use

1. Run Kraken.
2. Paste a public ChatGPT share link (example: https://chatgpt.com/share/<id>).
3. Pick the file format (Markdown). PDF is “coming soon”.
4. Click “Download” and choose where to save.

The saved Markdown contains the dialog (user/assistant turns) and a source link at the top.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the link is publicly accessible (shared view).
• If a newly extended conversation doesn’t appear immediately, try again in a moment; the app requests a fresh copy, but some relays can be briefly cached.