How do I activate Clicknow?

By default, Clicknow activates when you select text with your mouse or trackpad. You can also configure a specific keyboard shortcut in the settings.

Does it work in all Mac apps?

Yes, it works across almost all applications including browsers, PDF readers, and text editors. You can also blacklist specific apps where you don't want it to appear.

Can I use my own API keys?

Yes, Clicknow supports custom models. You can specify your own API keys for OpenAI, Claude, or DeepSeek within the app settings.

What are the system requirements?

Clicknow is designed for Mac and generally requires macOS 12.0 or later to function correctly.

How is it different from Perplexity?

While both offer AI search, Clicknow is a native Mac utility that lives in your system rather than a browser tab, allowing for immediate interaction with text in any software.

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Freemium

Clicknow

One-click AI search and translation for Mac. Get instant explanations, summaries, and utility tools like flight tracking and math solving anywhere on your system without switching apps.

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macOS Tool

Knowledge Engine

AI Assistant

Utility

Text Analysis

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Provider

Clicknow AI

Platforms

macOS

Languages

English

Chinese

Japanese

French

German

Spanish

Korean

Added to directory

4 months ago

Last updated

about 2 months ago

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Freemium

About Clicknow

What the tool does and who it's for

Clicknow is an AI-powered search and knowledge engine designed specifically for macOS. It integrates directly into the operating system, allowing users to select text in any application to receive instant AI explanations, translations, and summaries without switching windows. Beyond text analysis, Clicknow features specialized utilities such as a built-in math calculator for selected formulas, real-time flight tracking for flight numbers, and a calendar popup for time strings. It aims to provide a seamless alternative to standalone search tools by functioning as a lightweight, one-click overlay that works across PDFs, browsers, and text editors.

Key capabilities

One-Click AI Search: Instantly explain selected text in any Mac application.

System-Wide Translation: Two-way translation that automatically detects and translates foreign languages.

Smart Utilities: Recognize and track flight numbers or add events from time strings.

Integrated Calculator: Automatically solve mathematical formulas selected in text.

Customizable Triggers: Set specific keyboard shortcuts or use trackpad selection to activate.

No-Copy Workflow: Eliminates the need to copy-paste text into a browser or separate AI app.

Custom Model Support: Option to use your own OpenAI, Claude, or DeepSeek API keys.

App Exclusion: Ability to disable the tool in specific applications like games or photo editors.

Pricing

Freemium — plans below

Free Trial

Basic AI search
Instant translation
Standard utilities
Limited daily queries

Pro / Lifetime

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