PaletteBrain

PaletteBrain is a macOS app that integrates ChatGPT with any application via shortcuts.

What is PaletteBrain?

PaletteBrain is a macOS application that integrates ChatGPT with any application using a shortcut. It allows users to create custom templates with their own shortcuts or use the default templates provided. It boosts productivity by enabling custom AI commands and seamless integration without recurring fees. PaletteBrain allows users to access the power of ChatGPT across all macOS apps with a shortcut, eliminating the need to switch between windows and copy-paste texts.

How to use

Select text from any application, press ⌥SPACE to open the AI command palette, run a command to prompt the highlighted text in AI chat, and press ⌘⇧↵ to paste the reply back into the original app.

Core Features

Customizable AI commands
Keyboard shortcuts for quick access
Integration with all macOS apps and sites
Compatibility with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure OpenAI
Lifetime license with no recurring fees

Use Cases

Fix grammar and spelling in any text field
Translate text to English
Summarize text into bullet points
Convert text to a blog post
Automate repetitive tasks within Mac apps
Podcast scripting
Content creation for marketing
Creating lesson plans and quizzes

FAQ

How does PaletteBrain work?

PaletteBrain allows you to select text from any application, press a shortcut to open the AI command palette, run a command to prompt the highlighted text in AI chat, and paste the response back into the original app.

What are the prerequisites for using PaletteBrain?

You need a macOS device and an OpenAI API key to use PaletteBrain.

Can I use my ChatGPT Plus subscription with PaletteBrain?

No, PaletteBrain requires your own OpenAI API key. However, it's often cheaper than ChatGPT Plus, with most users spending less than $2/month on OpenAI costs.

Is my data protected?

Yes, PaletteBrain is private between your computer and OpenAI or Azure. You manage and keep all your conversations in one place, and can delete conversations forever, with no traces left.

Pricing

Personal License

$29/once

Perfect for one computer. Includes unlimited conversations, messages, palette commands, keyboard shortcuts, and lifetime auto-updates.

Family License

$99/once

Perfect for multiple computers or sharing with family. Includes 5 macOS devices, unlimited conversations, messages, palette commands, keyboard shortcuts, and lifetime auto-updates.

Team License

Custom/once

As many devices as you want, perfect for teams, startups, scale-ups, or enterprises. Contact us for custom pricing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

One-time purchase with lifetime access
Seamless integration with all macOS apps
Customizable AI commands and shortcuts
Supports OpenAI and Azure OpenAI
Privacy-focused: data stays between your computer and OpenAI/Azure
Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

Requires an OpenAI API key
Currently only available for macOS
Some upcoming features may require an Agent.so membership