How does Alter understand what's on my screen?

Alter uses its proprietary 'AppSense' engine to read the accessibility hierarchy and active window context of macOS, allowing it to see text, files, and app states without manual copy-pasting.

Can I use Alter completely offline?

Yes. By connecting Alter to local model providers like Ollama or LM Studio, you can process data and chat with AI entirely on your local machine for maximum privacy.

Does it record meetings from Zoom or Google Meet?

Yes, it records system audio directly from your Mac, meaning it works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and even in-person meetings via the microphone.

Is my data used for training models?

Alter does not record inputs or results from your actions. When using your own API keys or local models, your data remains within your controlled environment.

What is the difference between Alter and MacGPT?

While MacGPT is primarily a chat interface, Alter is a workflow engine that automates tasks across 2,000+ apps, records meetings, and has native deep integration with the macOS file system.

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Productivity

Freemium

Alter

A native macOS AI co-pilot that eliminates context-switching. It records meetings, automates app workflows, and understands your screen context across 50+ AI models or local LLMs.

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Voice Assistant

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Provider

AlterHQ

Platforms

macOS

Languages

English

French

German

Spanish

Italian

Portuguese

Japanese

Chinese

API Available

Yes

Added to directory

4 months ago

Last updated

about 2 months ago

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Freemium

About Alter

What the tool does and who it's for

Alter is a native AI assistant for macOS designed to eliminate context-switching by integrating directly into the operating system. It features 'AppSense,' a context engine that allows the AI to understand what is on your screen, in your browser, or within specific apps like Finder, Apple Mail, and Keynote. Beyond a standard chat interface, Alter offers a system-wide command palette, real-time meeting recording with local transcription and speaker ID, and a library of over 80 pre-built actions. It supports both local models via Ollama/LM Studio for privacy and 50+ cloud-based AI models, including GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini, all accessible via a unified router without needing separate API management.

Key capabilities

AppSense: Native context awareness that understands active apps and screen content.

Meeting Recording: System-wide audio capture with local transcription and speaker ID.

Multi-Model Hub: Access 50+ cloud models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) or use your own API keys.

Local Processing: Run models locally via Ollama or LM Studio for offline privacy.

System-wide Actions: 80+ built-in shortcuts for Finder, Mail, and YouTube summarization.

Voice-to-Prompt: Real-time dictation and voice commands to control Mac apps.

Smart Workspaces: Create project-specific context by indexing local folders and files.

Auto-Insert AI: Directly paste AI-generated content into any text field without copying.

Pricing

Freemium — plans below

Free

Core features unlocked
Use your own API keys
Run local models (Ollama/LM Studio)
80+ Custom Actions
YouTube Integration

Local+

$29/year

Local Whisper Pro & Parakeet V3 models
Real-time speech-to-text
Privacy-focused meeting recordings
Up to 3 devices
Priority support

Pro

Lifetime

$720

One-time payment
Permanent access to all Pro features
Future platform upgrades
No subscription fees

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