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  1. Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the AI Thing.dmg file
  2. Drag AI Thing into the Applications folder
  3. Open the Applications folder and double-click AI Thing
  4. Show or hide AI Thing anytime using Control (^) + Space
  5. The app appears as a small movable notch on the right edge of your screen

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Set

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to the Accounts tab
  3. Click Google button
Try the Google Workspace agent to perform tasks across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and much more.
  1. Open Settings
  2. Under Models, click Add API Key
  3. Get your Anthropic API key
  4. Paste the key (starting with sk-ant-...) into the field
  5. Close Settings — you’re ready to start chatting
Stuck? Check this third-party guide to create Anthropic API Key.
AI Thing uses BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). So that you can choose the model and you control your data.
AI Thing will request each permission only when needed, but you can enable them manually if you prefer.Read more in the Privacy Policy.
  1. Open System Settings
  2. Go to Privacy & Security → Screen Recording
  3. Enable AI Thing
  4. Restart the app if macOS prompts you
Required only if you want to use any open application as context. Learn more
  1. Open System Settings
  2. Go to Privacy & Security → Accessibility
  3. Enable AI Thing
  4. Confirm when macOS asks for permission
Required for selected text and automation interactions. Learn more
  1. Open System Settings
  2. Go to Privacy & Security → Files and Folders
  3. Enable access for AI Thing
  4. Select Desktop / Documents if prompted
Required only if you want to load files into AI Thing or use native macOS screenshots for context. Learn more

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Go!

Once installed and configured:
  • Connect agents like Google, Notion and many more
  • Create recurring automations
  • And enjoy the full power of a free, private, local-first AI companion
Have questions? Email us at [email protected].