DraftKey: On-Device AI Autocomplete for Every Mac App ($4.99 Lifetime)
DraftKey is a Mac app that suggests the next few words as you type, in almost any app, using an AI model that runs entirely on your Mac. Nothing you type goes to a server. It costs $4.99 once, with no subscription, and you can get it at getdraftkey.com . Disclosure up front: I built DraftKey. It's made by Aura Technologies, my small indie studio. This post is a straight description of what it…
DraftKey is a Mac application that provides on-device AI-powered autocomplete for text fields across various applications. It runs entirely on your Mac, meaning no data leaves your device. Priced at $4.99 for a lifetime license with no recurring subscription fees, DraftKey can be purchased directly from its website, getdraftkey.com.
Developed by Aura Technologies, a small indie studio, DraftKey aims to provide fast, efficient, and privacy-focused autocomplete suggestions for repetitive typing tasks. It integrates seamlessly into the system-wide text fields of Mac applications, automatically suggesting the next few words as you type. Users can accept these suggestions by pressing the Tab key, after which they disappear. DraftKey does not create or rewrite paragraphs, nor does it operate as a chatbot.
The application is designed specifically for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. It requires a local model (~1.12 GB) to operate efficiently, utilizing the macOS Accessibility API to read text near the cursor in other applications. While it supports most standard macOS text fields, DraftKey may not function optimally in certain apps with poor Accessibility support or with non-standard text entry systems.
Notably, DraftKey is not a replacement for comprehensive AI writing assistants or chatbots, nor is it suited for users on Intel Macs or older macOS versions. For those prioritizing privacy and seeking a lightweight, one-time purchase solution for inline text suggestions, DraftKey could be a valuable tool.
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