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Native macOS AI assistant that reads screen context, runs voice actions and records meetings, with 50+ models and local-model support.
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Pricing
Free: $0
Local+: $29/year
Pro: $240/year
Lifetime: $720 one-time
Free trial available
Core features
- ✦Screen and app context awareness (Appsense)
- ✦Voice-first commands and dictation
- ✦Meeting recording with speaker identification
- ✦Access to 50+ AI models plus routers
- ✦Local model support and bring-your-own API keys
- ✦2,000+ tool integrations and 80+ custom actions
Use cases
- →Hands-free control of Mac apps by voice
- →Recording and summarizing meetings
- →Inserting AI responses directly into any app
- →Private, offline AI with local models
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