AI Assistant for Mac Users
Siri's smarter cousin, native on Mac
You love your Mac. Now get an AI assistant that works seamlessly with macOS, Apple ecosystem, and the tools you already use.
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These are the daily frustrations that drain your energy and steal your time.
Siri is frustratingly limited
You ask Siri something simple and get a web search. Or a misheard command. Or 'I can't help with that.' Apple's assistant is years behind what AI can actually do. You deserve better. You've given up on voice assistants because they never work right. You type everything manually, which defeats the purpose of having 'intelligent' assistance.
AI tools don't integrate with macOS
ChatGPT lives in a browser tab. Claude is another tab. Neither knows your calendar, your files, or your Apple ecosystem. They're powerful but disconnected from your actual workflow. You copy-paste between apps constantly. There's no continuity — every conversation starts fresh with no context.
Switching between apps constantly
Check email. Check calendar. Check reminders. Check messages. Each app has its own space, its own notifications, its own attention demands. You spend more time navigating than doing. Your Dock has 20 apps. Your keyboard shortcuts help, but you're still fragmenting your attention across everything.
Apple Shortcuts are limited
Shortcuts promised automation, but building anything complex is tedious. And it still can't handle anything requiring intelligence. The potential is there; the execution falls short. You've tried building useful shortcuts but hit walls where 'if this then that' just isn't enough. You need actual reasoning, not just conditional logic.
Privacy-conscious but cloud-dependent
You chose Apple partly for privacy. But cloud AI services require sending your data to third parties. There's tension between wanting smart AI and wanting to keep your data local. Every time you use ChatGPT, you're sending potentially sensitive information to OpenAI. It's a compromise you make reluctantly.
No unified personal assistant
Siri for voice commands (when they work). Spotlight for search. Reminders for tasks. Calendar for scheduling. What you want is one intelligent layer across everything. You switch mental modes constantly — from writing to scheduling to searching to communicating. What you need is one system that knows what you're doing and helps proactively.
With an AI assistant, you can...
Transform how you work. Here's what becomes possible.
Native Mac app with system integration
OpenClaw runs natively on macOS. Access via menu bar, keyboard shortcut, or Spotlight. It integrates with macOS services: Calendar, Reminders, Mail, Contacts, and more.
Example:
Press ⌘+Space, type 'claw', and you're talking to your AI. Or click the menu bar icon. Or trigger via Apple Shortcut. Whatever fits your flow.
Apple ecosystem aware
Your AI knows your Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, Apple Mail, and iCloud contacts. No need to switch to Google services. Stay in the ecosystem you've already invested in.
Example:
'Add a reminder to pick up groceries tomorrow' adds to Apple Reminders. 'What's on my calendar?' reads from Apple Calendar. 'Email Sarah about the meeting' drafts in Apple Mail. Seamless.
Privacy-respecting by design
The assistant runs on YOUR Mac. Your conversations, your memory, your context—all stored locally. API calls go to the AI provider, but your full context never leaves your machine.
Example:
Your AI knows your email patterns, your calendar, your project history. That knowledge lives on your Mac's SSD. Not in someone else's data center.
Keyboard-centric workflow
Designed for how Mac power users actually work. Global hotkeys. Quick actions from anywhere. Integrates with Alfred, Raycast, or your launcher of choice.
Example:
Alfred workflow: type 'ai' + your question and get a response in seconds. Raycast extension: same. Or use the native ⌃+Space trigger. Your muscle memory, your choice.
Apple Shortcuts integration
Trigger your AI from any Shortcut. Build complex automations that combine OpenClaw's intelligence with Shortcuts' system integration. The best of both worlds.
Example:
Morning Shortcut: Ask AI for today's briefing → Read it aloud via Siri voice → Open relevant apps based on the response. One trigger, intelligent automation.
Works with your existing apps
Notion, Obsidian, Things 3, Fantastical, Spark—whatever Mac apps you use. Your AI integrates with them through APIs, automation, or simple copy-paste workflows.
Example:
'Add this to my Obsidian vault' creates a note. 'Create a task in Things 3' does exactly that. Your AI speaks Mac app.
Real use cases
Practical ways to put your AI assistant to work right away.
Menu Bar Assistant
Quick access without breaking flow
- →Click menu bar icon or press ⌘+Shift+Space
- →Type or speak your request
- →Get response, take action, dismiss
- →Stay in whatever app you were using
- →History and context available when needed
Apple Ecosystem Integration
AI that works with your existing setup
- →Connect to Apple Calendar, Reminders, Mail
- →AI reads and writes to native Apple apps
- →No need to switch to Google services
- →iCloud sync means your AI context travels with you
- →Mac, iPhone, iPad all connected
Shortcut Automations
Build intelligent automations
- →Create Shortcuts that call your AI
- →Morning routines: briefing + app launches + music
- →Evening routines: daily summary + planning
- →Trigger from menu bar, Siri, or scheduled
- →Combine AI smarts with system automation
Writing Assistant
AI-powered writing that stays in your apps
- →Works in any text field on your Mac
- →Access via keyboard shortcut from anywhere
- →Maintains your writing voice and context
- →Handles emails, documents, messages seamlessly
- →Review changes before accepting
Meeting Preparation
Walk into every meeting fully prepared
- →Connects to your calendar for meeting context
- →Researches attendees and background
- →Pulls relevant documents and past notes
- →Creates talking points and agendas
- →Sets up any links or materials you need
A day in the life
Here's how an AI assistant integrates with your Mac workflow:
Wake up, open MacBook. Shortcut triggers: AI reads your briefing aloud while you make coffee. 'Today: 3 meetings, dentist at 2pm, project deadline Friday.'
Working in your IDE. Quick question: ⌘+Shift+Space → 'When is my next meeting?' → '11am standup, 45 minutes from now.' Never left your code.
After standup, quick menu bar action: 'Remind me to follow up with Alex about the bug at 3pm.' Added to Apple Reminders, synced to iPhone.
'Draft an email to the team about the Friday deadline.' AI opens Mail, pre-fills a professional message. You tweak and send.
Alfred trigger: 'ai What files did I work on today?' AI lists your recent documents and suggests which to revisit tomorrow.
Closing laptop. Evening Shortcut: AI summarizes what you accomplished, plans tomorrow's top 3 priorities, and sets a reminder to review them in the morning.
“I wanted an AI assistant that felt native to Mac, not a web app I had to alt-tab to. OpenClaw sits in my menu bar, responds to hotkeys, and works with Apple Calendar and Reminders. It's what Siri should have been.”
James Wilson
Designer & Mac Power User
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from Mac users like you.
Will this work on my iPhone too?
The core AI runs on your Mac, but you can access it via iMessage, WhatsApp, or Telegram from any device. Plus Apple ecosystem integrations sync: reminders you add appear on your phone instantly.
How does it compare to Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence (when it fully launches) will be limited to Apple's AI capabilities and tightly controlled. OpenClaw gives you access to Claude, GPT-4, and local models, plus custom integrations Apple will never support. Think of it as what Apple Intelligence could be if Apple weren't so cautious.
Does it work with M1/M2/M3 Macs?
Yes! Apple Silicon Macs are actually ideal. The efficiency means your AI assistant barely impacts battery life, and if you want to run local LLMs, the Neural Engine helps significantly.
Can I use it with Raycast or Alfred?
Absolutely. OpenClaw provides extensions/workflows for both. Use whichever launcher you prefer. The integrations are first-class, not afterthoughts.
What about my existing Apple Shortcuts?
They still work! You can call OpenClaw from Shortcuts, meaning your existing automations can now include AI intelligence. Best of both worlds.
Can it work with my design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe?
For design tools that have APIs or scripting (like Adobe apps with ExtendScript), the AI can trigger actions. For read-only access, it can inspect your Figma files or project folders and help organize assets. It works best with text-based workflows but can integrate with creative tools through automation and file management.
Does it work offline or only when connected?
Core functionality works offline: adding tasks, checking local files, querying your notes. However, AI features that require a language model need an internet connection. You can configure which features require connectivity. The local cache ensures your preferences and recent conversations persist when offline.
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