Ahsk
Free Mac assistant for text and screenshotsSelect text anywhere on macOS and translate, rewrite, or ask
Highlights
What you can do with it
- A student translates English paragraphs while reading
- An office worker rewrites an email to sound professional
- A creator tightens article wording without leaving the editor
How to use it
- 1 Download Ahsk from https://www.ahsk.app and install it on your Mac.
- 2 Launch the app from your applications list.
- 3 Select text in any application where you need help.
- 4 Choose the function you want, such as answer, rewrite, or translate.
- 5 Adjust privacy settings and permissions in the app.
Who it is for
Pros
- No copy and paste or tab switching needed
- Free and local first on privacy
- Several small tasks handled by one helper
Limitations
- Mac only, so Windows and Linux users have no option
- Downloading videos can conflict with platform terms; you are responsible for how you use it
- Free status and feature set can change with updates
What Ahsk is
Ahsk is a free AI assistant designed specifically for macOS. It is deeply integrated with the system and works inside any application where you can select text, so instead of copying a passage into another tab you ask a question or request a rewrite right where the text sits. Its functions cover instant answers, rewriting text into a more professional or casual register, translation, video downloading from platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, and screenshot analysis. The site says it does not collect user data, keeps everything local, and gives you fine grained permission controls. It targets students, office workers, content creators, and programmers.
What you can do with it
- Ask a question about any selected passage and get an answer in place
- Rewrite a draft to sound more professional, casual, concise, or detailed
- Translate paragraphs while reading foreign language material
- Download videos and analyze screenshots without leaving the current app
Who it is for
- Students reading large volumes of English or other language material
- Office workers drafting emails, reports, and proposals
- Programmers and creators who do not want to break flow to switch apps
What to watch out for
It is Mac only, so Windows and Linux users have no path here, and you should confirm your macOS version before installing. The video download function can conflict with the terms of the platforms it pulls from, and that responsibility sits with you, so check the rules before saving content and do not redistribute what you download. The site describes the assistant as free, but free status and feature sets change with updates, so verify the current terms. Finally, local processing is good for privacy, yet it also means performance depends on your machine and on how the app handles requests.
FAQ
What does Ahsk do?
It answers questions on selected text, rewrites it, translates it, downloads videos, and analyzes screenshots.
Which apps does it work in?
The site says it is deeply integrated with macOS and works in any app where text can be selected, including PDF readers, code editors, Slack, and Safari.
Is my data private?
The site says it does not collect user data, keeps data local, and offers fine grained permission controls.
Why it is free
What the official page says： 免费
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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