Bar Wand
Run AI‑powered shortcuts from any text field on macOS. Save a prompt once, bind it to a hotkey, and transform selected text—or dictate—without leaving your app.
What you can do
Hotkeyed shortcuts
Trigger your favorite prompts instantly in any app.
Two input modes
Use selected text or speak with built‑in dictation.
Works with on‑device AI and major providers
Ollama, Apple Intelligence, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok.
In‑place results
Rewrites replace your selection automatically; falls back to paste.
Helpful overlay
Lightweight status indicator while listening or generating.
Ready‑made examples
Template shortcuts so you can get started in seconds.
Privacy & security
On‑device dictation
Processed by Apple speech recognition; never leaves your Mac.
Secure key storage
API keys are stored in your Keychain.
Requirements
Apple Intelligence features
Require compatible macOS hardware/software.
Internet for online providers
Local models work offline with Ollama when available.
Ollama for local Llama
Use on‑device models via localhost.
Why you’ll love it
- No recurring usage costs for on‑device providers.
- Keep your hands on the keyboard and stay in flow.
- Reuse the same prompt across apps and contexts.
- Mix and match providers as your needs change.
Get started: Add a provider, create a shortcut, and press your hotkey to transform text—anywhere on macOS.
Run AI shortcuts anywhere
Save prompts as reusable shortcuts
Works across apps via Accessibility automation.
Two input modes
Selected text or dictation with auto‑stop on silence.
Global hotkeys
Assign a unique key combo per shortcut.
Multiple AI providers
Apple Intelligence
On‑device where available.
OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok
Easy to add/switch; per‑provider models.
Local models via Ollama
Models fetched from localhost.
In‑place results & overlay
Replace selection when possible
Falls back to paste when replacement isn’t available.
Glassy overlay
Shows Listening and Working states.
Onboarding, templates, and settings
Guided setup
Permissions, providers, and shortcuts.
One‑click templates
Example shortcuts for selected text and dictation.
Menu bar app
Settings for providers, shortcuts, and appearance.
Privacy & permissions
Accessibility
Reading/replacing text and automating keystrokes.
Microphone & Speech Recognition
Only when you start dictation.
Compatibility notes
Apple Intelligence features
Require compatible macOS and hardware.
Online providers need internet
Ollama/local models work when available.