GoKawiilMeta continues to get serious about its AI technology. The latest sign? A dedicated Mac app for Meta AI.
Meta joins a crowded field of AI apps for the Mac
The new Meta AI desktop app is version 1.0 beta at launch and weighs just 16MB once installed.
Based on initial inspection, it runs natively on Apple silicon Macs with macOS 15 or later, using an AppKit and SwiftUI shell with WebKit for richer chat content. In other words, this is not an Electron app or a repackaged iPad release.
It includes Mac-specific hooks, making the desktop experience more robust than the Meta AI mobile app.
Quick Invoke uses Option-Space to place a compact Meta AI composer over whatever you are doing. A separate dictation feature lets you hold a shortcut, speak, and have the resulting words typed into any app, from Mail and documents to code editors.
Meta AI can also attach another Mac window to a conversation. With Screen Recording and Accessibility permission, the app reads the window’s visible text and captures a screenshot for the next question. This is context gathering rather than computer control for now.
Beyond chat, the sidebar includes Media, Artifacts, scheduled tasks, conversation history, and an “About Me” personalization section.
Users can switch among thinking modes, attach files, generate media, and create recurring briefings or reminders. The app also includes the ability to hide the Dock icon, allowing it to be invoked with a keyboard shortcut instead.
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