Writing Tools for Mac

Writing Tools is a versatile AI productivity application designed for macOS users, facilitating a wide range of writing tasks. This application serves as a system-level assistant, enabling users to edit, summarize, and transform text with ease. Key features include the ability to process selected text, web pages, and video transcripts, while offering functionalities such as proofreading, tone adjustment, summarization, and key-point extraction. The inclusion of a Command Editor allows users to create custom prompts, automate table generation, and utilize both cloud APIs and local model runners, making it suitable for writers, students, and professionals prioritizing privacy.

The application excels in converting lengthy or disorganized text into actionable content. Users can correct grammatical errors, rewrite passages in various tones—such as Professional, Friendly, or Concise—extract key points from extensive documents, and format unstructured lists into tables. Additionally, it can summarize web pages and YouTube videos, providing users with quick, digestible versions of lengthy content. Despite its capabilities, users should verify factual claims independently, particularly for high-stakes material, as the quality of outputs can vary based on the selected backend model.