Consolidate multiple AI chat interfaces into a single macOS application
Silkwave Chat unifies access to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama in one app, eliminating the need to switch between multiple browser tabs or applications
Silkwave
Silkwave
Chat, record & transcribe on-device in a single workspace
Overview
What it is
Silkwave is a unified AI workspace for Mac. It brings major models into one chat interface using a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) approach—connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Nebius, or local Ollama. It features a powerful microphone and system audio recorder with near real-time transcription using on-device Apple Intelligence or OpenAI. It connects all your AI tools in one private app.
Intent
I need it when
Chat with multiple AI models while maintaining privacy and controlling costs
Silkwave Chat allows users to bring their own API keys and chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama in one interface, with the option to run local models for complete privacy
Record and transcribe meetings, lectures, or podcasts efficiently
Silkwave Voice enables users to record audio and transcribe in 10+ languages using on-device Apple speech-to-text models, then generate ChatGPT-powered summaries and chat with recordings via Apple Intelligence
Interact with documents and files using AI without uploading to external services
Silkwave Chat supports chatting with files while maintaining local control, enabling users to analyze documents privately using their own API keys
Drop
Not a fit when
- User requires Windows or Linux compatibility; Silkwave is macOS-only
- User needs cloud-based transcription without local processing; Silkwave uses on-device Apple models
- User wants to use third-party API keys they don't own; Silkwave requires BYOK (Bring Your Own API Keys)
- User requires real-time collaboration features; Silkwave is a single-user desktop application
- User needs support for languages outside the 10+ supported by Apple's on-device models
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Pricing
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