Mac ChatGPT Application

How does BoltAI work?

BoltAI is a native macOS app that unifies access to 300+ AI models in a single workspace. You can run models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Azure, Bedrock, or local models, switch instantly between them, and manage workflows with projects, multi‑chat threads, and reusable agents. It supports multimodal analysis, fine‑grained generation controls, tools and MCP integrations, and stores chats locally with privacy by default. The app also syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad so your chats, agents, and projects stay in sync through the cloud.

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What are the system requirements and device support?

• macOS 13+ (Intel and Apple Silicon)
• Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with cloud‑based sync for the same chats, agents, and projects across devices

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Which AI models and providers are supported?

BoltAI works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Azure, Bedrock, and local models via Ollama or LM Studio, all within one unified workspace.

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Do I need my own API keys?

Yes. You configure your API keys for the providers you use, and BoltAI can encrypt your keys with your passphrase for additional security.

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Do BoltAI include AI usage or tokens in the price?

BoltAI uses a one‑time license with lifetime access to the current version and one year of updates. It does not charge per token for the BoltAI software itself; token costs apply separately when you use cloud providers. Local models run privately without per‑token costs.

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How does the BoltAI license and update plan work?

BoltAI offers a one‑time purchase model with lifetime access to the current app version. Each license includes:

• One year of updates and email support
• Renewal options at a discounted rate
• Device limits by license type:
• Personal License: 1 Mac
• Standard License: 2 Macs
• Pro License: 3 Macs

BoltAI emphasizes lifetime access to the current version with no recurring subscription fees, plus update renewals at a discount.

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Can I use BoltAI on more than one Mac?

Yes, but the number of Macs depends on your license:

• Personal License: 1 Mac
• Standard License: 2 Macs
• Pro License: 3 Macs

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Do you offer an educational or student discount?

The published information does not indicate an education or student discount.

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Do you store my chats or train on my data?

Chats are stored locally and are not used to train BoltAI models. API keys can be encrypted with your passphrase to keep your data secure.

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What about cloud sync and mobile?

BoltAI supports cloud-based synchronization so you can access the same chats, agents, and projects on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Sync is secure and keeps your AI workspace consistent across devices.

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Is BoltAI safe to use at work?

Yes. BoltAI emphasizes privacy and security: chats are stored locally by default, API keys can be encrypted with a passphrase, and chats are not used to train models.

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Does BoltAI work offline?

BoltAI can run local models via Ollama and LM Studio for fast, private responses without per‑token costs. Online connectivity is still required for cloud‑provider models, but local models allow offline use where supported.

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What makes BoltAI different from just using ChatGPT in the browser?

• Native macOS app with a single, unified workspace
• Private by default: chats stored locally and API keys can be encrypted
• Access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Azure, Bedrock, and local models in one place
• Multimodal capabilities, fine‑grained generation controls, and robust workflow tools
• Tools and MCP integration for configurable, automated AI workflows
• Sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad so your work travels with you

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What are the main features of BoltAI?

• Chat UI for seamless model interactions
• AI Command and AI Inline features for in‑place AI assistance
• AI Coding Assistant for coding queries inside your IDE
• Custom AI Assistants to tailor AI behavior
• Prompt Library for reusable prompts
• Attachment‑driven context to reference files and documents
• Multimodal analysis for PDFs, images, code, and more
• Advanced LLM controls (temperature, token limits, top‑p/top‑k, penalties)
• Extend with tools, MCP servers, and code execution
• Privacy‑focused design with local data storage and encrypted keys

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How can BoltAI help developers in their workflow?

BoltAI reduces context switching by providing IDE‑integrated AI commands, inline suggestions, and a coding assistant. It supports custom assistants, reusable prompts, and tool integrations to automate coding tasks and improve productivity within a single Mac app.

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How do I get started with BoltAI?

Download BoltAI for Mac, set up your API keys for the providers you plan to use, and start building your AI workflows in a native macOS environment. (The site highlights a streamlined setup with local model support and cloud‑synced workspaces.)

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