IntelliBar is built for people who already use several AI models and are tired of hopping between web apps. It bundles access to the latest models that power ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro and Gemini Advanced, along with many others, into one fast Mac application. You supply your own API keys or connect local models, and the app talks directly to providers.
The interaction model is keyboard-first. A global shortcut summons the assistant, and a command menu (⌘K), instant chat-history search (⌘O) and slash commands for saved prompts are all designed to keep you working without reaching for a mouse. A standout feature is side-by-side comparison: send the same prompt to multiple models and read their answers in parallel. Automatic prompt completion fills in repetitive questions as you type.
Privacy is the other pillar. Chat history is stored locally on your device rather than in a cloud account, prompts go straight to the provider with no intermediary service, and questions you would rather not send anywhere can be routed to a local model through Ollama. The business model is also unusual: a one-time license rather than a subscription, so you pay each provider for what you actually use or pay nothing by running local models.
