Elephas for Productivity
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Try Elephas FreeThe Productivity Challenge
Modern knowledge work is fragmented. You're constantly switching between apps—email, documents, spreadsheets, chat, browsers—and every switch costs you time and focus. When you need AI help, you have to copy text, switch to a chatbot, wait for a response, then copy it back.
Common Pain Points:
- Constant context-switching between apps breaks your flow
- Copy-pasting to AI chatbots is tedious and time-consuming
- Important information scattered across dozens of documents
- Repetitive writing tasks drain your creative energy
- No persistent memory of your projects and preferences
How Elephas Solves This
Elephas lives in your Mac's menu bar and responds to a single keyboard shortcut from any application. No switching windows, no copy-pasting, no breaking your flow. Just highlight text, press the shortcut, and Elephas understands your context instantly.
System-Wide AI Access
Press one shortcut in any Mac app—Mail, Safari, Word, Slack, Notes—and Elephas appears instantly. Write, edit, summarize, or translate without ever leaving your current window.
Persistent Work Context
Build Super Brains for each project or client. Elephas remembers your documents, notes, and context, so you can ask questions like "What did we decide about the pricing model?" and get accurate answers with sources.
Instant Writing Actions
Pre-built writing modes let you improve, summarize, expand, simplify, or translate selected text in one click. Create custom Snippets for tasks you repeat daily.
Key Features for Productivity
Super Brain Knowledge Base
Import documents, notes, and files into topic-specific Brains. Ask questions in natural language and get answers grounded in your actual content—complete with citations.
Custom Snippets
Create reusable AI prompts for tasks you do repeatedly. One-click access to format emails, generate meeting agendas, write status updates, or any other recurring task.
Quick Write Modes
Pre-configured writing actions for common tasks: Improve Grammar, Make Concise, Expand, Simplify, Professional Tone, Friendly Tone, and more.
Multiple AI Models
Switch between GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and local models depending on the task. Use fast models for quick edits, powerful models for complex analysis, and local models for privacy.
Real Workflow Examples
Scenario: Processing Your Inbox
- Open Mail.app and see a long client email
- Select the email body, press
⌘+Shift+E - Choose "Summarize" → instant 3-bullet summary appears
- Click "Draft Reply" → contextual response generated
- Edit slightly, send—total time: 90 seconds vs. 10 minutes
Scenario: Research and Note-Taking
- Create a "Project Alpha" Super Brain
- Drag in meeting notes, requirements docs, and research PDFs
- While writing a spec in Google Docs, invoke Elephas
- Ask: "What technical constraints did the team identify?"
- Get answer with citations → paste directly into your spec
Scenario: End-of-Day Status Update
- Create a custom Snippet: "Daily Standup Format"
- At 5pm, jot quick bullet notes of what you did
- Select notes, invoke Elephas, choose your Snippet
- AI formats into: What I did / What's next / Blockers
- Paste into Slack → team updated in 30 seconds
Why Elephas for Productivity
Mac-Native
Built specifically for macOS. Menu bar access, keyboard shortcuts, system integration.
Works Offline
Local AI models mean you can work on planes, in cafes, anywhere.
Multiple AI Providers
GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, or local. Choose per task.
Privacy-First
Your data stays on your Mac. No cloud training on your content.
Get Started in 3 Minutes
Download Elephas
Free download from elephas.app. No credit card required.
Set Your Shortcut
Choose a global keyboard shortcut (default: ⌘+Shift+E).
Connect AI Provider
Add your OpenAI, Anthropic, or use local models.
Start Working Smarter
Invoke Elephas from any app. Build your first Brain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Elephas work in every Mac app?
Yes. Elephas uses macOS system integration to work in any application where you can select text—including browsers, email clients, word processors, IDEs, and more.
What AI models does Elephas support?
Elephas supports OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), and local models via Ollama. You can switch models per task based on speed, cost, or privacy needs.
Can I use Elephas offline?
Yes. With local AI models (via Ollama), Elephas works completely offline. This is ideal for working on planes, in areas with poor connectivity, or with sensitive documents.
How is Elephas different from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a browser-based chatbot. Elephas is a Mac-native productivity tool that works inside your existing apps via keyboard shortcut—no copy-pasting, no window switching. It also offers persistent knowledge bases and custom automations.
Is my data safe with Elephas?
Your documents stay on your Mac. When using cloud AI providers, only the selected text is sent for processing (not your entire knowledge base). For maximum privacy, use local AI models.
What does Elephas cost?
Elephas offers a free trial. Paid plans start at $9.99/month with options for individuals and teams. You bring your own API keys for AI providers, so you only pay for what you use.
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