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About Textwhisk
Textwhisk is a lightweight macOS menu-bar utility that displays a floating bar when text is selected anywhere in the system. The tool offers built-in actions such as changing text case, counting words or characters, translating into 43 languages, summarizing passages, converting currency, and pasting without formatting. Users can also create custom actions using either rule-based offline rules or AI prompts powered by a user-provided OpenRouter API key. Ready-made text recipes are available for common tasks like cleaning text, formatting lists, extracting links, and converting time zones. Local favorites and clipboard append features allow saving and reusing frequently used outputs. The app includes optional desktop companions and supports system-level features like keeping the Mac awake for a set duration. All local actions run entirely offline on the user’s Mac, while AI-based actions send selections to the user’s chosen API service.
Key features
- Case conversion (uppercase, lowercase, title case)
- Word and character counting
- Text summarization and translation
- Currency conversion with cached exchange rates
- Clipboard append and local favorites storage
- Custom rule-based and prompt-based actions
- Desktop companion with multiple themes
- Paste without formatting
Use cases
- Quick text formatting in any application
- Summarizing or translating selected passages
- Converting or cleaning text without leaving the Mac
Pros
- Runs locally on Apple Silicon Macs
- Supports both rule-based and AI-powered actions
- No subscription required, one-time purchase
- Built-in text formatting, counting, and translation tools
- Custom actions can be saved and reused offline
Cons
- Requires Apple Silicon Mac
- AI actions depend on user-provided API key
- Not notarized by Apple yet
- Limited to macOS platform
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Frequently asked questions about Textwhisk
What does Textwhisk do?
Textwhisk is a lightweight macOS menu-bar utility that displays a floating bar when text is selected anywhere in the system. It offers built-in actions like changing text case, counting words or characters, translating into 43 languages, summarizing passages, converting currency, and pasting without formatting.
Does my text leave my Mac?
Local actions such as case changes, counts, clipboard append, favorites, and rule-based actions run entirely offline on your Mac. Text is sent to OpenRouter only when using AI actions like Summarize, Translate, or prompt-based actions with your own API key.
Do I need an AI key to use Textwhisk?
No. Local tools and rule-based actions work without an AI key. AI actions require a free OpenRouter API key, which is stored in your Mac’s Keychain.
Which Macs does Textwhisk run on?
Textwhisk runs on Macs with Apple Silicon (M-series). The build is not yet notarized by Apple, so macOS may prompt you to allow it in Privacy & Security the first time you open it.
How do I install Textwhisk?
Open the DMG file and drag Textwhisk to Applications. Open the app, and if macOS blocks it, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway. Allow Textwhisk in Privacy & Security → Accessibility and paste your license key.
Is Textwhisk a subscription?
No. Textwhisk is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. The launch price is $6 USD for one Mac, with a standard price of $12 USD.
