What is Beam?

Beam is a native macOS application that provides a seamless ChatGPT experience. It is not an Electron app, ensuring low memory usage and a snappy, familiar macOS look and feel. Beam allows users to interact with ChatGPT via a floating chat panel, screen capture, and PDF documents, all while maintaining privacy and security.

How to use Beam?

To use Beam, download and install the app on your Mac. Press CTRL + SPACE to open a floating chat panel. You can select text, chat about it, and insert the response back into your app. Use hotkeys to access features like screen capture and templates. Configure AI profiles and API keys as needed.

Core features of Beam

Floating ChatGPT panel accessible via hotkey
Chat with your screen by selecting an area
Interact with your system: summarize websites, translate texts, explain concepts
Save prompts as templates for quick reuse
Chat with PDF documents
Create AI profiles for tailored responses
Native macOS app (not Electron) with minimal UI
Sandboxed for security and privacy