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Description
Buddy - Your Private AI Assistant for Mac
A beautiful floating window that brings AI translation and chat to your fingertips—without subscriptions, tracking, or complexity.
WHY BUDDY?
Truly Private
Your API keys encrypted in macOS Keychain. Zero tracking. Zero data collection. Your conversations stay between you and your AI provider—we don't see anything.
No Subscriptions
Bring your own OpenAI or Gemini API key. No monthly fees. No hidden costs. You control exactly what you spend.
WHAT YOU GET
Instant Translation
34+ languages in seconds. Type *es for Spanish, *fr for French, *ja for Japanese. Perfect for emails, documents, or language learning.
Smart AI Chat
Ask questions. Brainstorm ideas. Get writing help. Full conversational AI assistant that remembers context throughout your conversation.
Your Choice of AI
Switch between GPT-5 Mini, GPT-4.1 Mini, or Gemini 2.5 Flash. Choose casual or formal tone to match your needs.
Native Mac Experience
Built with SwiftUI for macOS. Minimal battery impact. Automatic light and dark modes. Feels like it belongs on your Mac.
PERFECT FOR
Writers and content creators, Students and researchers, Language learners, International professionals, Privacy-conscious users, Anyone tired of subscription services
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps:
1. Get an API key from OpenAI or Google Gemini
2. Add it to Buddy (encrypted and secure in macOS Keychain)
3. Start chatting or translating immediately
That's it. No account creation. No credit cards. No forms.
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, and 18+ more languages.
REQUIREMENTS
macOS 14 Sonoma or later
OpenAI or Google Gemini API key (you bring your own)
No tracking. No subscriptions. No complexity.
Just AI assistance when you need it—private, simple, and free.