# Prism

> Prism — The native macOS AI workspace with multi-provider chat, Prism Hosted, MCP registry and @-tools, Quick AI, browser automation, system-wide writing, study tools, file creation, and local-first privacy.

## Project URL

https://prism-app.tech

## Description

Prism is a native macOS application that integrates multiple AI providers into a single, cohesive workspace. It combines premium chat, local and hosted models (including Prism Hosted with streaming when your plan allows), MCP registry and @-mention tools, browser automation, system-wide writing, and quick tools into one deliberate desktop experience designed for macOS.

## Key Features

### Multi-Model Intelligence
Connect to Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Kimi, Mistral, NVIDIA, GitHub Copilot, Ollama, Apple Foundation Models, Prism Hosted, and custom OpenAI-compatible APIs. Mix cloud, local, and on-device models without leaving Prism.

### Six Access Interfaces
- **Main Window**: Full-featured chat and workspace
- **Menu Bar**: Quick access and status
- **Quick AI Panel**: Spotlight-like floating bar (Ctrl + Space), including slash commands and the @ tool palette
- **Quick Tools**: Contextual actions
- **Web Overlay**: Floating browser with persistent sessions
- **Chrome Extension**: Bring Prism intelligence into Chrome

### Core Capabilities

- **MCP registry & @-tools**: Curated Model Context Protocol servers in Settings; @FileCreator, @QuizCreator, @FlashCardCreator, and configured MCP integrations from the composer
- **System-Wide Writing**: Transform any text field into an AI workspace with inline autocomplete and keyboard-driven workflows
- **Model Comparison**: Send one prompt to multiple models simultaneously, compare responses side-by-side, and synthesize the best answer
- **Image Generation**: Create 4K images in multiple styles (Anime, Watercolor, Vector, Illustration) with local generation via Ollama for privacy
- **Browser Automation**: Embedded Node.js server runs Playwright or Puppeteer for agentic web navigation, scraping, and interaction with live WebSocket streaming
- **File Creator**: Generate polished PDFs and editable files (Markdown, DOCX, HTML, code, JSON, CSV) with preview, revision, and persistent library
- **Study Tools**: AI-generated quizzes (Quiz Me Mode) with configurable difficulty, linked sessions from @QuizCreator in chat, and flash card decks with SM-2-style scheduling; @FlashCardCreator links decks in the thread
- **Advanced Math**: Full LaTeX rendering with KaTeX for complex equations, automatic Greek letter conversion, fractions, roots, and boxed answers
- **Web Search & Reasoning**: Real-time web search with adjustable thinking depth, reasoning output inspection, and multimodal prompts with images, PDFs, and text attachments
- **Slash Commands**: Built-in commands (/summarize, /explain, /translate, /fix, /code) and custom prompt templates with icons
- **Apple Shortcuts Integration**: Route chat and image generation through custom shortcuts for Siri, private cloud, on-device, or ChatGPT-powered flows
- **Attachment-Aware Chat**: Drag in images, PDFs, source files, CSV, JSON, and text files, paste screenshots, use dictation where supported, and keep attachments with conversations for retries and follow-ups
- **Chat storage options**: Local-first history with optional iCloud sync across Macs; optional cap on the number of saved chat sessions (oldest roll off automatically when enabled)

### Privacy & Security

- **Private by Design**: With Ollama or Apple Intelligence, prompts stay on your Mac; BYO API keys go to the providers you configure; Prism Hosted uses Prism-managed endpoints tied to your account when selected
- **No Telemetry**: No data collection
- **Local-First**: Your conversations stay yours

## Getting Started

1. Download the Prism installer for macOS from the website
2. Install the .dmg file
3. Launch Prism and configure your AI providers (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
4. Use Ctrl + Space to summon Quick AI from anywhere
5. Explore the main window for advanced features like browser automation, file creation, and study tools

## Documentation

- **Features**: https://prism-app.tech/features.html
- **Gallery**: https://prism-app.tech/gallery.html
- **Pricing**: https://prism-app.tech/pricing.html
- **Changelog**: https://prism-app.tech/changelog.html
- **Terms**: https://prism-app.tech/terms.html

## Support

- **Email**: gl.aarav@gmail.com
- **Discord**: https://discord.gg/GcSGcYZfqc

## Technology Stack

- **Platform**: Native macOS (Swift/SwiftUI)
- **Browser Automation**: Node.js with Playwright/Puppeteer
- **Local Models**: Ollama, Apple Foundation Models
- **Cloud Models**: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Mistral, NVIDIA, GitHub, and custom APIs

## Pricing

Free plan available with 0 Prism Hosted requests and 10 AI requests per day across your own API keys and local models. Paid plans unlock Prism Hosted usage tiers and usage packs. See pricing page for details.

## License

Proprietary software. See terms of service for usage rights.