Description:
Native AI chat client
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.88.1,1909@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Ai ml
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Tags:
ai
chat
llm
productivity
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask opencat
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About:
OpenCat is a native macOS AI chat client designed for fast and efficient interaction with various large language models. It provides a unified interface to manage conversations with AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and local models. Its main value proposition is offering a streamlined, keyboard-driven workflow for developers and power users.
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Key Features:
- Unified interface for multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.)
- Keyboard-centric design for rapid interaction
- Local conversation history and management
- Prompt library and customization
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Use Cases:
- Managing daily interactions with multiple AI services from one app
- Quickly querying AI models for code assistance or content generation
- Organizing and reusing complex prompts for repetitive tasks
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Alternatives:
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ChatGPT
– Official app, limited to OpenAI models; OpenCat supports multiple providers.
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Raycast
– General productivity tool with AI extensions; OpenCat is a dedicated, full-featured chat client.
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| Feb 10, 2026 7:21am |
2.88.1,1909 |
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ae2e365c |
| Feb 7, 2026 4:10pm |
2.88.0,1908 |
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ab2664cd |
| Sep 18, 2025 2:30pm |
2.80.1,1703 |
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8470c1e2 |
| Sep 5, 2025 4:27pm |
2.70.0,1617 |
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ff6f6790 |
| Aug 12, 2025 1:29pm |
2.60.1,1533 |
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c199aaf0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 7:03am |
2.60.0,1527 |
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858caea5 |
| Jul 29, 2025 7:04am |
2.59.0,1518 |
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07e12b2a |
| Aug 13, 2024 6:46am |
2.28.0,492 |
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cbf815e2 |
| Jul 20, 2024 3:40pm |
2.24.0,490 |
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01dba7bc |
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