The intelligent, privacy-first study companion for macOS. Upload PDFs and chat with an AI grounded entirely in your own materials. 100% Local. No cloud. Just results.
MindHalo v4 transforms your reading capability with local AI.
Upload your PDF textbooks and transform them into an intelligent, searchable study database. MindHalo indexes every page locally on your Mac.
Ask questions and get answers grounded in your material. The AI cites specific pages in your textbooks, so you can trust every answer.
Earn coins by studying, not paying. Unlock avatars, themes, and items in the shop. Build streaks and turn studying into a habit.
One click to turn any chapter into a study guide, a set of flashcards, or a practice quiz. Don't waste time prepping; just start studying.
From messy notes to mastery in three steps.
Drag and drop your PDFs, Word docs, or paste text directly into MindHalo. We handle almost any format.
Apple's local AI models analyze your content, extracting key concepts, definitions, and relationships.
Review with auto-generated flashcards, take practice quizzes, or chat with the AI tutor to fill gaps.
Built with Swift and SwiftUI. MindHalo feels right at home on your Mac, with smooth animations and zero Electron bloat.
Designed for late-night study sessions. Easy on the eyes.
Your license is tied to your device's UUID for maximum security.
Your notes are yours. MindHalo processes your data locally on your Mac. We don't train our models on your homework.
Engineered exclusively for the next generation of Apple hardware.
MindHalo leverages the Neural Engine in M-series chips to run LLMs locally at lightning speeds. No cloud latency, no data fees.
Designed for macOS Tahoe. Takes full advantage of the latest system frameworks.
Everything you need to know about MindHalo.
Yes! Because MindHalo uses local models on Apple Silicon, you can generate guides and chat with the tutor without an internet connection.
MindHalo requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later. For full local AI features, a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) is required.
Yes! MindHalo is completely free. Simply download the app and generate your free license key using the form above
1. Download the app.2. Enter your email in the form above to get a key.3. Open MindHalo and paste the key when prompted.
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Save ~12% vs monthly billing.
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Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon (M1 or later)