Haye · AI Chat Assistant for macOS
Haye is a private macOS AI assistant that lets you experience top-tier models like DeepSeek, o3, GPT-4o, Claude-3.5, and Gemini-2.0 in a single app
What it is
Haye is a native AI chat assistant application designed exclusively for macOS. It provides users with a centralized interface to interact with multiple leading AI models, including DeepSeek R1, GPT-4.1, o3, Claude-3.7, and Gemini-2.5. The application is built for users seeking to integrate AI assistance directly into their desktop workflow for tasks involving text, images, files, and web content, with a focus on privacy and seamless macOS integration.
Main Features
Multi-Model Access
- Access to multiple top-tier AI models in a single application
- Supported models include DeepSeek R1, GPT-4.1, o3, Claude-3.7, and Gemini-2.5
- Ability to compare responses from different models simultaneously
Content Interaction
- Chat with PDF documents through natural conversations
- Interact with local files and images
- Text selection and analysis capabilities
- Web search functionality with source linking
Workflow Integration
- Global shortcut activation (Command+E) from anywhere in macOS
- Seamless collaboration with desktop applications
- Customizable chat styles and response preferences
- Support for custom API key configuration
User Experience
- Modern macOS-native interface design
- Elegant typography and reading experience
- Customizable shortcuts and style settings
- Support for both Apple Silicon and Intel Mac devices
How it works
Desktop AI Assistance
Users invoke Haye using the Command+E keyboard shortcut from any application or context within macOS. The assistant appears as an overlay, allowing users to ask questions about selected text, images, or content currently visible on their screen.
Document Analysis
Users can upload PDF files or other documents directly to Haye and engage in conversational interactions to extract information, summarize content, or ask specific questions about the document's contents.
Multi-Model Comparison
When users need diverse perspectives on a query, they can activate multiple AI models simultaneously to compare different responses and approaches to the same question.
Web-Enhanced Research
For queries requiring current information, Haye can connect to the internet to provide timely answers with citations and links to relevant web sources.
Key Points
- Privacy-focused approach with claims of not accessing user-generated data
- Built specifically for macOS ecosystem integration
- Electron-based application with native macOS development features
- Currently focused exclusively on macOS with future plans for other platforms
- Designed as a productivity tool rather than a free service
Additional Details
System Requirements
- Requires macOS Mojave 10.15 or higher
- Supports both Apple Silicon and Intel processors
- Separate downloads available for different chip architectures
Pricing Structure
- Free Trial: Basic features with limited model access and quota
- Haye Lifetime: One-time purchase of $19.99 (limited time offer from $29.99) for lifetime access to Haye 2 features
- Haye Pro: Subscription at $4.99/month including premium AI service
Device Limitations
- Free trial: Single device usage
- Lifetime version: 2 devices support
- Pro version: 3 devices support
Update Process
- Apple Store versions update through the App Store
- Non-Apple Store versions include automatic upgrade functionality
- Users receive update prompts within the application
Supported Custom Models
- Custom model configuration available
- Support for Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Openrouter models
- Ability to use personal API keys for model access
