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Helper

Desktop AI assistant — access ChatGPT across all apps with hotkeys for writing, coding, and workflow automation

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Quick facts
What is it	Desktop AI assistant — access ChatGPT across all apps with hotkeys for writing, coding, and workflow automation
Pricing	Freemium — from $20/mo
Free tier	Yes
Platform	Desktop Application
Best for	writing content across applications, getting coding assistance in IDE

Data updated Aug. 1, 2026

What does Helper do?

Helper is a desktop application that brings AI assistance directly to your workflow across any software. It functions as a floating window that you can summon with a keyboard shortcut (Alt+X or Option+X) from within any application—whether you're writing an email in Outlook, coding in VS Code, or browsing the web. Once activated, it can process selected text, generate content, answer questions, or help with specific tasks using built-in prompts.

The tool stands out by integrating multiple AI engines including OpenAI, Gemini, Azure, and OpenRouter, giving you access to over 30 different large language models. It offers three output modes: typewriter mode for plain text, paste mode for formatted content (ideal for code editors), and chat mode for continuous conversation. What makes it particularly useful is its context-awareness—it works within whatever application you're currently using rather than being confined to a separate browser tab.

Helper benefits professionals who work across multiple applications daily. Content creators can use it to generate marketing copy and overcome writer's block directly in their writing software. Developers get coding assistance and bug fixes within their IDEs without switching contexts. Office workers can quickly compose professional emails and handle routine tasks faster. Its cross-platform availability (macOS, Windows, Linux) makes it accessible to virtually all computer users.

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Key features

What makes it stand out

Works across all desktop applications with global hotkey access

Integrates multiple AI engines (OpenAI, Gemini, Azure, OpenRouter) with 30+ models

Three output modes: typewriter, paste, and chat for different contexts

50+ built-in prompts for common tasks like writing, coding, and replying

Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux systems

Who is Helper for?

Who benefits most from this tool

writing content across applications

getting coding assistance in IDE

composing professional emails quickly

Pricing

Free tier available — start without a credit card

Free

300 total basic queries
10 basic queries per day
10 basic queries per day
No country-wise restriction
Requests limited during high-traffic periods

Pro

$20.0/month

$8.3/month billed yearly

Everything in Free, plus:

2,500 basic queries
Gemini without deduction of times
Support GPT4 queries (30 queries per consumption)
Faster response time
Priority email support
No request limits during high-traffic periods
Early access to beta features (on request)

Elite

$40.0/month

$16.6/month billed yearly

Everything in Pro, plus:

6,000 basic queries
Video call support

Personal

$29.0/month

1 devices
1 device
Full Chat Experience
Built-in Prompt Library
50+ AI Commands
50+ AI Assistants

Standard

$49.0/month

3 devices
3 devices
Full Chat Experience
Built-in Prompt Library
50+ AI Commands
50+ AI Assistants

Team

Custom

unlimited devices
Unlimited macOS devices
Full Chat Experience
Built-in Prompt Library
50+ AI Commands
50+ AI Assistants

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