Instant Menu Bar Access
One-click access to all AI assistants directly from your Mac's menu bar
Always Available
Apple AI integrates seamlessly with your Mac's menu bar, providing instant access to all your AI assistants with just a single click.
No need to remember keyboard shortcuts or search for the app in your dock - the menu bar icon is always there when you need it, no matter what application you're currently using.
Quick Toggle Access
Access all your AI assistants with a single click from anywhere
Key Benefits
Instant Availability
Access all your AI assistants in an instant without needing to launch the app first or remember keyboard shortcuts.
Quick Model Switching
Quickly switch between different AI models directly from the menu bar without reopening the main app window.
Quick Settings Access
Access app settings and preferences directly from the menu bar without opening the main window.
Space-Efficient
Keeps your dock clean by providing an alternative access point in the menu bar for frequent AI assistance.
How to Use
Accessing the Menu Bar Icon
- 1
Locate the Apple AI icon in your Mac's menu bar (usually appears as an AI symbol)
- 2
Click the icon to reveal the dropdown menu with all available options
- 3
Select an AI model to open it directly, or choose other options like preferences or history
Menu Bar Options
- AI Models: Direct access to each of your configured AI models
- Recent Conversations: Quick access to your most recent AI conversations
- Preferences: Access to app settings and customization options
- Show/Hide Window: Toggle the main Apple AI window
- Quit: Exit the application completely
Pro Tips
Customizing the Menu
You can customize which AI models appear in the menu bar dropdown by going to Preferences > Menu Bar > Configure Menu Items.
Quick Toggles
The menu bar dropdown provides quick toggles for features like "Always on Top" and "Pinnable Interface" without opening the main preferences.
Model-Specific Options
Right-click on any AI model in the menu bar dropdown to access model-specific options and settings.
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