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
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heyclicky
Choose it if you want a screen-aware macOS assistant that also supports voice interaction, on-screen drawing, and automated agents.
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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.
Getting started
A Mac running macOS; the page does not state a minimum macOS version.
- Purchase the lifetime license.
- Connect a supported provider account, compatible endpoint, or local server.
- Select an area of the screen and ask the connected AI model about it.