maccopilot

MacCopilot lets macOS users select screen content and ask connected AI models about it. Developers, writers, and designers can get in-context explanations or feedback without copying content into another app.

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Who it's for

  • Developers who want to ask AI about code visible on their macOS screen.
  • Writers or email users who want AI help with content displayed on screen.
  • Designers reviewing on-screen designs or charts who want to ask an AI model for feedback.

Not the right fit if…

  • People who need a Windows app: the product is described as a native macOS app.
  • Users who want MacCopilot to include hosted AI usage: the page says there is no bundled model usage quota and provider usage is billed separately.

How it fits your workflow

Connect a provider account or compatible endpoint, or use Ollama or another OpenAI-compatible local server. The user manages provider access and usage.

Select and capture an area of the screen, optionally resize it or reuse the last selected region, then ask a question about the captured content. MacCopilot returns an AI response in the app.

Pricing

Lifetime License

$19.99 one-time purchase

  • · Lifetime access to the native macOS app
  • · Bring your own API keys or connect a local server
  • · No recurring MacCopilot membership
  • · No bundled model usage quota

Prices checked on Oct 15, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.

Key features

Screen-region selection and capture
Select any area of the screen to capture for an AI question. The selection can be resized, and the last selected region can be reused for quick captures.
AI conversations about screen content
Ask questions about a captured region and receive AI insights or explanations about its contents.
Multiple model and provider connections
Connect models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Ollama, Azure OpenAI, or compatible endpoints using the relevant provider account or server.
Custom model profiles
Create unlimited model profiles to configure the models and endpoints used in the app.

Works with

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic Claude
  • Google Gemini
  • Ollama
  • Azure OpenAI
  • OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Limitations to know

  • MacCopilot is a native macOS app; the supplied page does not describe support for other operating systems.
  • The license does not include model usage. Users provide their provider account or local server, and provider usage is billed directly by the selected AI provider.

Alternatives to consider

  • heyclicky

    Choose it if you want a screen-aware macOS assistant that also supports voice interaction, on-screen drawing, and automated agents.

  • ScreenSnapAI

    Choose it if you want a macOS app focused on automatically naming and tagging screenshots as well as asking AI about selected screen areas.

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Getting started

A Mac running macOS; the page does not state a minimum macOS version.

  1. Purchase the lifetime license.
  2. Connect a supported provider account, compatible endpoint, or local server.
  3. Select an area of the screen and ask the connected AI model about it.