Beam

Beam is a native macOS ChatGPT app designed for Mac users who want to chat with ChatGPT without leaving their current workflow. It emphasizes a native Mac experience, low memory usage, and a distraction-free interface. The app aims to reduce context switching by letting users access ChatGPT directly from the desktop and from within other apps. It supports features like quick access via hotkeys and the ability to interact with PDFs and websites.

Beam operates by launching a floating chat panel that can be opened without interrupting current tasks. It emphasizes quick access, local data handling, and a focus on preserving workflow context.

Beam provides templates to reuse prompts, supports chat with PDFs, and allows creating AI profiles to tailor GPT model responses. It highlights a minimal UI and a focus on productivity by offering actions like summarizing websites or translating texts. It also advertises native macOS performance rather than an Electron wrapper.

Beam lists plans and platform scope as macOS native software with a focus on local data handling and security. It mentions updating frequently, giving users a way to access a pop-up chat window over other applications, and facilitating integration with the official ChatGPT app through a floating panel.

Use cases

• Access ChatGPT without leaving the current workflow
• Summarize and analyze web pages
• Annotate PDFs and ask questions about documents