Frequently Asked Questions

Type Mac is a native macOS app that brings AI-powered writing enhancement to every app on your Mac. Select text, press a shortcut, and watch your writing transform instantly.

Yes! Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no monthly fees. You only pay for your own API usage directly to providers like OpenAI or Anthropic — typically just pennies per use.

We support the latest models from OpenAI (GPT-5.2, o3), Anthropic (Claude Sonnet 4, Opus 4), Google (Gemini 2.5 Pro), and Groq (Llama 3.3). New models are added within days of release.

Absolutely. Type Mac uses your own API keys, giving you full control over costs and privacy. Your keys are stored securely in macOS Keychain and never leave your device.

Your text goes directly from your Mac to your chosen AI provider — we never see it. No analytics, no telemetry, no data collection. Your writing stays between you and your API provider.

Type Mac is built with Swift and SwiftUI for a fast, lightweight experience. It uses minimal resources, launches instantly, and feels right at home on your Mac.

Yes! Create unlimited custom shortcuts for different tasks — proofreading, expanding, condensing, changing tone, translating, and more. Make Type Mac work the way you do.

Type Mac works system-wide in any app where you can select text — Mail, Slack, Notes, browsers, code editors, and more. If you can highlight it, Type Mac can enhance it.

We actively maintain Type Mac and add support for new AI models within days of their release. Check our releases page to see our update history.

Yes! If Type Mac isn't right for you, just email within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked. We want you to love it.

Absolutely. Students can email [email protected] with their student email or ID for a discount code. We believe great tools should be accessible.

Reach out anytime at [email protected]. You can also check our GitHub for release notes, known issues, and feature requests.