Cai

Press ⌥C on anything to run smart actions, locally

Cai Introduction

Cai is a free, open-source AI action layer for macOS that enables users to execute smart actions like AI prompts, shell scripts, and integrations with tools such as GitHub and Linear using a simple keyboard shortcut (⌥C). It operates entirely locally with built-in AI models, ensuring data privacy, offline functionality, and no cloud dependency. Designed to minimize app switching, it enhances productivity by providing instant access to custom actions directly from any selected text or image.

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Listed

Jul 06, 2026

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