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Boltbar

General Assistant

Spotlight style AI chat for your Mac

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What is Boltbar?

Boltbar is a native macOS chat bar that opens with Option Space over any app to ask GPT or Claude. An agent mode lets Claude Code or Codex work in a project folder with adjustable permissions.

Key facts

Pricing
Free
Free plan
Yes
Category
General Assistant
Website
https://www.juanluis.me/boltbar
Listing updated
Nov 11, 2026

Boltbar FAQ

What is Boltbar?

Boltbar is a native macOS chat bar that opens with Option Space over any app to ask GPT or Claude. An agent mode lets Claude Code or Codex work in a project folder with adjustable permissions.

Is Boltbar free?

Yes. Boltbar lists a free plan. Pricing: Free.

What are alternatives to Boltbar?

General Assistant alternatives to Boltbar include Opal 2.0, Claude, Meta AI, Poe, Monica and Microsoft Copilot.

Alternatives to Boltbar

Opal 2.0Google Labs tool for building AI mini-appsFree / UsageClaudeA safety-focused AI assistant with exceptional writing and coding nuance.Free / $20 moMeta AIThe AI assistant from Meta, built with Llama.FreePoeA platform to access multiple AI models in one place.Free / $20 moMonicaAll-in-one AI assistant for chat, writing, and researchFreemiumMicrosoft CopilotYour everyday AI companion.Free / $20 mo

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