Boltbar · Office #53,986

What it is

Calls itself “chat bar”.

• Calls itself: chat bar

“Boltbar is a small, native chat bar for macOS.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “analytics”.

• Says it will not: analytics

“There are no analytics.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $19, €19.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $19 · €19

“…a one-off supporter license, €19 or $19, keeps it going and turns off the occasional reminder.”

“Boltbar is free, MIT licensed and works fully without paying. If it's useful to you, a one-off supporter license, €19 or $19, keeps it going and turns off the occasional reminder.”

“Boltbar is free, MIT licensed and works fully without paying.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Boltbar is free, MIT licensed and works fully without paying.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Homebrew. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Homebrew
• API: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Boltbar is a native macOS AI chat bar.”

“Boltbar is a small, native chat bar for macOS.”

What it works with

Names Anthropic, Claude and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: Anthropic · Claude · Claude Code · +4

“Your OpenAI or Anthropic API keys, kept in the Keychain”

“Boltbar is a native macOS AI chat bar.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“No Electron, no account.”

“Boltbar is free, MIT licensed and works fully without paying.”