Side Space

macOS menubar AI assistant with hotkey access

Side Space runs as a native macOS assistant in the menu bar. Select text and hit a hotkey to get AI help with summarization, drafting, or coding without leaving your current app.

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Feature	Side Space	Phew AI Tab
Pricing	—	Freemium
Free tier	—	Yes
API	—	Yes
Open source	—	No
Platforms	—	Mobile App
Models	—	Phewtab
Launched	2023	2024

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Launched	2023