Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation

Google has begun rolling out Gemini Spark to the macOS desktop app, enabling local file tasks and workflow automation. The update, version 1.80.15.516, adds a Spark tab for accessing connected folders and customizing schedules, with settings to keep the Mac awake and alert on backup failures.

As previewed at I/O 2026 https://9to5google.com/2026/05/22/gemini-mac-spark-control-summer/ , Gemini for macOS now supports Gemini Spark. This is the first of two big desktop app updates coming this summer, with the other being a new voice experience. Gemini Spark is Google’s 24/7 personal AI agent https://9to5google.com/2026/05/29/gemini-spark-ultra-us/ . To date, it has worked by using a remote browser and computer with code execution capabilities. Gemini’s desktop app allows Spark to “help with tasks involving your local files and automate workflows across your desktop.” After installing version 1.80.15.516, you’ll find a new “Spark” top tab in the sidebar, just like on the web. You can select what local “Connected folders” Gemini Spark can access. For example: Organize my connected folders. Scan my unorganized files, group them by type or context, and archive the clutter into a clean folder structure. Please show me your organization plan first and ask for my input on where to move them. Another example is turning files on your computer into Google Docs. You can unlink Connected folders at any time. The macOS support also lets you customize existing Schedules and Skills. In Settings, a new Gemini Spark menu lets you control: Keep this Mac awake to run tasks : Prevents sleep while the Gemini macOS app is open Alert when a backup fails : Gemini asks for approval before continuing a task when it is unable to back up a file in a connected folder The latter is enabled by default. You’ll also find a new Usage limits page here. It can be quickly accessed from the account menu in the bottom-left corner. That item previously opened gemini.google.com/usage in your browser. Gemini 1.80.x is rolling out now via the built-in updater system. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. https://9to5mac.com/about/ affiliate our homepage http://9to5google.com/ for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on exclusive stories https://9to5google.com/feature/exclusive/ , reviews https://9to5google.com/guides/reviews/ , how-tos https://9to5google.com/guides/how-to/ , and subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/9to5google