PromptBar – AI Chat Simplified for macOS
PromptBar is a lightweight AI chat client for macOS, integrating Mistral AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, AI Studio, NotebookLM, and Meta AI into a single menubar app for quick and seamless access.
- 🆕 NotebookLM & Meta AI Added – Chat with Google’s NotebookLM and Meta’s latest AI right from PromptBar.
- 🔍 Version Check in About Window – Tap “Check for Updates” in About to grab the newest build instantly.
- 🚀 Official Apple Notarization – PromptBar remains notarized by Apple, ensuring smooth installation without Gatekeeper warnings.
- 📢 App Store Update – After 2+ months of review and name changes (MacMistral → Mistralis → PromptBar), Apple officially rejected our listing. Despite assurances, the app was declined with unclear justification—even as browsers with similar AI features remain.
- 📦 Distribution Moving Forward – Keep buying PromptBar via Ko-fi or fork & build from GitHub; we’re exploring other marketplaces.
- ⚡ Performance Enhancements – Faster model switching and UI responsiveness.
- 🔧 Minor Bug Fixes – Squashed small issues for a smoother experience.
- Instant AI Access – Open PromptBar from the menubar with a single click.
- Multi-Model Support – Choose between Mistral AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, AI Studio, NotebookLM, and Meta AI for diverse AI-powered assistance.
- Minimal and Lightweight – Designed to run efficiently without consuming unnecessary system resources.
- Privacy-Focused – No login credentials are stored locally; users sign in directly through the AI provider of their choice.
- Customizable Experience – Resize the chat window, switch AI models, and adjust settings for an optimized workflow.
- Dynamic AI Expansion – New AI chats can be integrated directly from the server, so you get fresh models without frequent app updates.
- macOS 12.0+
- Visit the PromptBar Ko-fi page by clicking here.
- Buy the latest version (
.pkgfile). - Locate the downloaded zip file in Finder and double-click to install it.
PromptBar 1.3.1 is notarized by Apple, so macOS will no longer flag it as from an “unidentified developer.”
💡 If you’re using an older version, you may still need to right-click → Open on first launch.
- Click the PromptBar icon in your menubar.
- Select your AI model (Mistral, Gemini, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, AI Studio, NotebookLM, or Meta AI).
- Chat instantly—no extra apps, no distractions!
- Customize your experience:
- Resize the chat window (Small, Medium, Large).
- Keep the chat window Always on Top.
- Switch AI models on the fly.
Want PromptBar to launch automatically when you log in?
- Open System Settings.
- Click General → Login Items.
- Click the + button to add an app.
- Navigate to PromptBar.app in your Applications folder.
- Select it and click Open.
PromptBar will now be ready in your menubar whenever you log in!
- A heartfelt thank you to our 700+ supporters who have bought the app on Ko-fi!
- Your continuous support powers PromptBar’s evolution — we’re grateful for every one of you.
This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
See LICENSE.md for details.
💡 One-click AI access, right from your Mac’s menubar!
🔗 Get PromptBar 1.3.1 Now
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