Atticus
Mac voice assistant that arranges windows and runs commands
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What is Atticus?
Atticus is a voice assistant for macOS that lets users control their computer through speech. Users hold Control and Option plus Space to speak commands. The tool handles window arrangement, file searching, app launching, and web browsing without requiring mouse clicks.
It operates using an existing Claude Pro or Max subscription through Claude Code, so no separate API key or extra billing is needed. Audio processing relies on Apple on-device speech recognition, meaning voice data never leaves the Mac. Simple requests like opening apps or moving windows bypass AI entirely to run in under a tenth of a second.
The assistant tracks user habits and corrections to build personal shortcuts. Commands like remembering specific rules or naming favorite apps are saved locally. Users can review and edit these settings directly in the application menu. A community port also exists for Windows with additional integrations.
Atticus features
- Voice-controlled window management and app launching
- Runs on existing Claude Pro or Max subscriptions
- Uses Apple on-device speech recognition for privacy
- Learns and saves user shortcuts and correction rules
- Searches file contents and highlights UI elements
- Controls music playback and manages browser tabs
Who uses Atticus and for what
- Arrange multiple applications across different displays using voice commands
- Search through local files by content and open matches automatically
- Read emails on screen and draft replies inserted at the cursor position
- Control Spotify playlists and track playback without touching the keyboard
- Summarize web articles into bullet points while reading online
- Create custom voice shortcuts for complex multi-step workflows
Atticus FAQ
Is Atticus free?
Yes, the application is free to download and use. It requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription to handle AI requests, which costs about 0.18 cents per ask based on standard API rates.
Does Atticus work on Windows?
The official repository is built for macOS. A separate Windows version was created by another developer with additional integrations, but it is not maintained by the original author.
Is Atticus open source?
Yes, the project is released under the MIT license and the source code is available on GitHub.
Does Atticus send my voice data to the cloud?
No. The tool uses Apple on-device speech recognition to convert audio to text, so your voice recordings stay on your Mac.
Do I need to set up an API key?
No. Atticus connects directly to your existing Claude Pro or Max plan through Claude Code, or supports the Devin CLI. You do not need to paste a key or create a new account.
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