AI Hotkeys

Product Introduction

1. Definition: AI Hotkeys is a macOS-native productivity application that integrates AI text processing (e.g., OpenAI’s GPT models) directly into any desktop workflow via customizable system-wide keyboard shortcuts.
2. Core Value Proposition: It eliminates disruptive app-switching (e.g., to ChatGPT) by enabling instant AI text transformations—like translation, summarization, or rewriting—within any active window, accelerating workflows by 15x and preserving user focus.

Main Features

1. System-Wide Hotkey Integration: Assign custom keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Cmd+Shift+I) to trigger AI actions on selected text. Uses macOS Accessibility APIs for real-time text interception, processing inputs locally before secure API transmission.
2. Custom Prompt Engine: Users design and save unlimited AI prompts (e.g., "Translate to Estonian informally," "Summarize in bullet points"). Leverages OpenAI’s API for dynamic text generation with adjustable parameters like tone, length, and language.
3. In-Place Result Delivery: AI outputs display in a non-modal popup overlay within the current app. Offers one-click "Copy" or "Replace" actions, reducing task completion to under 2 seconds without window switching.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Context-switching fatigue—users waste ~30 seconds per ChatGPT interaction (copy-paste-wait-copy), fragmenting focus during writing, coding, or communication tasks.
2. Target Audience:
   • Multilingual Professionals: Translators, global team members.
   • Content Creators: Writers, marketers polishing drafts.
   • Support Agents: Rapidly refining customer messages.
   • Non-Native Speakers: Correcting grammar in real-time.
3. Use Cases:
   • Translating Slack messages mid-conversation.
   • Condensing research articles into bullet points.
   • Converting casual notes into formal emails.
   • Fixing typos in code comments or documentation.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike ChatGPT or Grammarly, AI Hotkeys operates at the OS level—no browser extensions or app juggling required. Outperforms snippet tools by generating dynamic, context-aware outputs.
2. Key Innovation: Patent-pending "Prompt Chaining" technology allows sequential AI operations (e.g., translate → summarize) via a single hotkey, uniquely minimizing multi-step workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can AI Hotkeys run custom prompts for specialized tasks? Yes, users create and assign unlimited prompts (e.g., "Convert to JSON," "Generate blog intro") to hotkeys, supporting complex, industry-specific use cases.
2. Does AI Hotkeys work offline or with local AI models? No, it requires internet access to leverage cloud-based AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI), but processes text locally before encrypted transmission for privacy.
3. Is there a Windows or Linux version of AI Hotkeys? Currently, AI Hotkeys is macOS-exclusive (macOS 13.0+), optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel architectures, with no announced cross-platform support.
4. How does the free tier’s 20-request limit work? Free users get 20 AI operations daily across all prompts; unused requests reset at midnight UTC. Pro ($2.99/month) offers unlimited requests and priority support.
5. Can I use my OpenAI API key to bypass usage limits? Yes, integrating a personal OpenAI API key grants unlimited free usage, with costs billed directly by OpenAI based on token consumption.