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Description:
Native AI chat client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.88.1,1909@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Ai ml
Tags: ai chat llm productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask opencat
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • ChatGPT – Official app, limited to OpenAI models; OpenCat supports multiple providers.
  • Raycast – General productivity tool with AI extensions; OpenCat is a dedicated, full-featured chat client.
Version History
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Feb 10, 2026 7:21am 2.88.1,1909 0 VERSION_BUMP ae2e365c
Feb 7, 2026 4:10pm 2.88.0,1908 0 VERSION_BUMP ab2664cd
Sep 18, 2025 2:30pm 2.80.1,1703 0 VERSION_BUMP 8470c1e2
Sep 5, 2025 4:27pm 2.70.0,1617 0 VERSION_BUMP ff6f6790
Aug 12, 2025 1:29pm 2.60.1,1533 0 VERSION_BUMP c199aaf0
Aug 5, 2025 7:03am 2.60.0,1527 0 VERSION_BUMP 858caea5
Jul 29, 2025 7:04am 2.59.0,1518 0 VERSION_BUMP 07e12b2a
Aug 13, 2024 6:46am 2.28.0,492 0 VERSION_BUMP cbf815e2
Jul 20, 2024 3:40pm 2.24.0,490 0 VERSION_BUMP 01dba7bc