EchoComet

EchoComet is a desktop application for macOS that helps developers work with AI coding assistants. It solves a specific problem: getting large sections of your codebase into AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, which can be tedious when done manually. You use EchoComet to browse your project, select the relevant files or entire folders, and then send that code directly to a web-based AI. This is particularly useful for complex coding issues that require an AI to understand a significant amount of context, which can be millions of tokens in modern models.

The application works by letting you navigate your local file system within its interface. After you select the code, EchoComet can analyze it and use AI to help you improve your question, making it clearer for the language model. It also shows you key metrics like the token count, which helps you stay within the limits of your chosen AI service. A key differentiator is its focus on privacy; all processing happens on your computer, and no code is sent to EchoComet's servers.

EchoComet is best for developers who frequently use AI assistants for tasks like debugging, refactoring, or understanding legacy code. It streamlines the process of providing sufficient context to the AI, which leads to more accurate and helpful responses. If you often find yourself copying and pasting multiple files into a chat window, this tool automates that workflow efficiently.