Side
A lightweight Mac AI chat panel tool that floats alongside the Dock. It supports switching between multiple AI models, bring-your-own-account and bring-your-own-key (BYOA/BYOK) access, and is fully open source under the MIT license at no cost.
Timeline (last 90 days)
Side is a compact AI chat panel that sits right next to the Mac Dock.
Side's panel floats above other windows and can work across Spaces workspaces and full-screen applications.
Side can be quickly shown or hidden via the keyboard shortcut ⌘⇧Space.
Side allows switching service providers, models, and reasoning levels within the same conversation.
Side supports a Bring Your Own Account mode, allowing users to log in with a ChatGPT account or enter their own API Key.
Side's input box uses a compact design but can expand to full height when needed.
All Facts (6)
Side is a compact AI chat panel that sits right next to the Mac Dock.
50%UnverifiedSide's panel floats above other windows and can work across Spaces workspaces and full-screen applications.
50%UnverifiedSide can be quickly shown or hidden via the keyboard shortcut ⌘⇧Space.
50%UnverifiedSide allows switching service providers, models, and reasoning levels within the same conversation.
50%UnverifiedSide supports a Bring Your Own Account mode, allowing users to log in with a ChatGPT account or enter their own API Key.
50%UnverifiedSide's input box uses a compact design but can expand to full height when needed.
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