AI Writing Assistant for iOS, Mac and iPad

What is Elephas and what does it do?

Elephas is an AI-powered knowledge assistant for Mac and iOS that turns your documents, notes, and meetings into a searchable “Super Brain.” You can ask questions in plain English and get answers with citations to your original sources. It imports a wide range of file types, syncs with popular PKM apps, supports Apple Notes, and can run offline for privacy and speed.

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How is Elephas different from other AI tools?

Elephas uses your own data to provide personalized insights and supports citation-backed results. It emphasizes privacy and offline capability, integrates tightly with the Mac/iOS ecosystem, and lets you build multipleBrains (super brains) from your own files and notes rather than relying on internet-only AI.

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Can Elephas run offline?

Yes. Elephas offers a 100% offline option, enabling you to use the AI capabilities with data stored locally on your Mac. This supports privacy and continuous access even when you’re offline.

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What platforms and apps does Elephas support?

• Native Mac and iOS apps (download for Mac and iOS; also available via Mac App Store with some feature limitations).
• Apple Notes integration (import and sync with Apple Notes).
• Other PKM tools: Notion, Obsidian, DEVONthink.
• File and source types: PDFs, Word & Pages, Excel & CSV, Markdown, code files; Zoom transcripts; YouTube, Voice Notes, and Web Pages (via various capture and import methods).
• Auto-sync with supported apps and easy cross-device use via iCloud on Apple devices.

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Which file types does Elephas import?

Elephas supports documents and files such as PDFs, Word & Pages, Excel & CSV, Markdown, and code files. It also consumes content from Note-Taking Apps (Apple Notes) and media/web sources (Zoom Meetings, YouTube, Voice Notes, Web Pages).

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Does Elephas integrate with Apple Notes?

Yes. Apple Notes is one of the supported sources, and you can import and sync notes as part of building your Super Brain.

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How do I sync Elephas across devices?

Elephas can run standalone or be synced across devices. On Apple devices, you can sync with Mac via iCloud. To keep Brains, settings, and preferences consistent across multiple devices, use the same Apple ID on all devices.

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Do I need an OpenAI or Claude key?

You can use Elephas with its own AI engine, or you can use your own OpenAI or Claude (Anthropic) keys. This gives you flexibility to choose the AI backend you prefer.

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What is Super Command and what can it do?

Super Command is a system-wide AI assistant feature that runs in many Mac apps. It can write, summarize, translate, rewrite, improve writing, and perform other text operations. You can trigger it with a keystroke and save results directly to your Brain; you can also create custom commands (Snippets).

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What is a Brain and what is a Super Brain?

A Brain is your organized collection of imported documents and notes. A Super Brain refers to Elephas’ integrated capability to query across your knowledge base with citations, across multiple sources, for quick, actionable insights.

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Is there a free version or trial?

Yes. There is a free version with a free pro trial. You can upgrade to a paid plan when you’re ready.

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How much does Elephas cost? (Pricing)

Pricing details are available on the Elephas pricing page. There is a free version with a pro trial; for full, ongoing use, you would choose a paid plan when you’re ready.

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Is there a Mac App Store version and what can it do?

Yes. There is a Mac App Store version that provides the Super Brain functionality. However, due to Mac App Store sandbox restrictions, the App Store version cannot write or insert text into other applications. For the full Elephas experience with Super Command and cross-app AI writing, download the direct version from Elephas’ website.

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How is my data kept private and secure?

Elephas emphasizes privacy and data security by storing data locally on your device (local storage) and supporting offline usage. Data can stay on your Apple device, and you can opt to run Elephas offline. The platform mentions end-to-end considerations and not sharing or selling your data; You can review the data storage specifics in the site’s privacy materials.

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How does Elephas provide reliable results with sources?

When you ask Elephas questions, it cites your original documents as sources, helping you verify answers and avoid AI-only guesses. This source-backed approach helps you trust the results and trace back to the relevant materials.

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How do I get started with Elephas?

• Download the Mac app (free) or get the iOS app from the App Store.
• Import or connect your documents and apps (PDFs, Word/Pages, Excel/CSV, Markdown, code files; Apple Notes; Notion; Obsidian; DEVONthink; Zoom transcripts; etc.).
• Create a Brain or Super Brain and start asking questions. Use features like Super Command to perform tasks across apps.
• Optionally enable iCloud to sync across your Apple devices.