What is Beam?
Beam is a native macOS application that allows users to access ChatGPT instantly, without ever losing their workflow context. It provides a seamless experience, enabling users to interact with ChatGPT using a floating chat panel, hotkeys, and more.
Features of Beam
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Native macOS Experience: Beam is not an Electron app, ensuring low memory usage, snappy performance, and a familiar macOS look and feel.
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Floating ChatGPT: Access the official ChatGPT application on your Mac with a quick launch of a pop-up chat window that can be used over other applications.
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Hotkeys: All features are accessible with a single keyboard hotkey, saving time and increasing productivity.
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Security: Beam is sandboxed, ensuring it doesn't have access to anything on your system, and only interacts with the OpenAI servers.
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Privacy: Beam only interacts with the OpenAI servers, and all data is saved locally on your machine.
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Minimal UI: The UI is designed to be beautiful, minimal, and distraction-free, helping you get your work done faster.
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Chat with PDF Documents: Use the power of ChatGPT to get summaries, ask questions, find answers, and bring your PDF documents to life.
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AI Profiles: Configure GPT models to respond precisely according to your needs, stopping dependence on outdated threads for unreliable context retention.
How to Use Beam
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Install Beam: Download and install the Beam application on your Mac.
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Launch Beam: Launch the Beam application and sign in with your OpenAI API key.
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Access ChatGPT: Use the floating chat panel or hotkeys to access ChatGPT and start interacting with it.
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Create AI Profiles: Configure GPT models to respond precisely according to your needs.
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Chat with PDF Documents: Use the power of ChatGPT to get summaries, ask questions, find answers, and bring your PDF documents to life.
Pricing
Beam offers a "Pay What You Want" pricing model, allowing users to pay what they think is fair for the application.
Helpful Tips
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Use Hotkeys: Use hotkeys to access features quickly and save time.
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Configure AI Profiles: Configure GPT models to respond precisely according to your needs.
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Chat with PDF Documents: Use the power of ChatGPT to get summaries, ask questions, find answers, and bring your PDF documents to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a ChatGPT+ Subscription to use Beam?: No, you don't need a ChatGPT+ subscription to use Beam.
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Do I need to be a developer to use Beam and/or API keys?: No, you don't need to be a developer to use Beam and/or API keys.
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Where can I get an API key?: You can get an API key from the OpenAI website.
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Do you offer a free trial?: Yes, Beam offers a free trial.
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Is my API key secure?: Yes, your API key is secure, and Beam only interacts with the OpenAI servers.
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Does Beam work with GPT-4?: Yes, Beam works with GPT-4.
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Does Beam require any special system permissions?: No, Beam doesn't require any special system permissions.
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Do you store my data?: No, Beam doesn't store your data, and all data is saved locally on your machine.
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Do you offer refunds?: Yes, Beam offers refunds.
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Is Beam built with Electron?: No, Beam is not built with Electron.
