pdf-pals ☆

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Description:
AI Chat with PDFs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: pdf ai macos productivity privacy

Install: brew install --cask pdf-pals

About:
PDF Pals is a native macOS application designed for interacting with PDF documents using artificial intelligence. It allows users to chat with their PDFs to quickly extract information, summarize content, and ask questions without needing an internet connection. The tool prioritizes privacy by processing data locally on the device.

Key Features:

Local AI processing (privacy-focused)
Native macOS interface
Fast query response times
Support for large documents

Use Cases:

Summarizing academic papers or research articles
Extracting specific data points from financial reports
Quickly finding answers in technical documentation

Alternatives:

ChatPDF – Web-based vs local; PDF Pals offers better privacy and offline access.
Adobe Acrobat AI – Requires subscription; PDF Pals is a one-time purchase with local processing.

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