boltai@1 ☆

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Description:
AI chat client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.36.5@0 | Tracked Since: Jan 13, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Ai ml

Tags: ai chat productivity macos automation

Install: brew install --cask boltai@1

About:
BoltAI is a desktop AI chat client that integrates directly with macOS, providing quick access to large language models like ChatGPT. It allows users to interact with AI from any application via a global hotkey, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. The tool focuses on privacy by keeping conversations local and offers extensive customization for prompts and model interactions.

Key Features:

Global macOS hotkey for quick access
Integration with multiple AI models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic)
Local conversation storage for privacy
Customizable prompt templates and shortcuts
Inline AI actions within any text field

Use Cases:

Quickly drafting emails or documents with AI assistance
Coding support and code explanation directly in the IDE
Research and summarization of web content or documents

Alternatives:

MacGPT – Similar macOS menu bar integration, but BoltAI offers more advanced prompt engineering and local model support.
Cursor – Cursor is an AI-powered code editor, while BoltAI is a general-purpose chat client that works across all macOS applications.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 13, 2026 5:36pm	1.36.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	a673f801