Caret

Caret

Always-on macOS AI companion that watches your screen and offers tab-to-complete suggestions across any app, from Xcode to Notion.

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What Is Caret?

Caret is a macOS app that adds tab-to-complete AI writing across the whole system. Instead of opening a chat window, users press Tab and Caret finishes the current sentence, code line or reply in context. The site markets it as "AI that sees everything and completes you everywhere."

How It Works

  • Runs always-on and reads on-screen content to build memory over time.
  • Works inside any macOS app, including Xcode, Cursor, Notion, Slack and Figma.
  • Adapts suggestions to the current task rather than to a generic prompt.

Requirements and Pricing

The app requires macOS 26 or later and is distributed through the Apple App Store. The public homepage does not list a subscription price, so visitors are directed to the App Store listing to check current pricing and any trial.

Who It Suits

Best for Mac users who switch between coding, docs, chat and design tools all day and want one AI layer that follows them across apps, rather than juggling several chat sidebars.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Works across every macOS app, not one editor
  • Tab-to-complete keeps flow uninterrupted
  • Screen memory builds context over time
  • Useful for coders, writers and designers alike

Cons

  • macOS 26 or later only, no Windows or Linux
  • Always-on screen reading raises privacy considerations
  • Homepage does not list pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms does Caret support?

Caret is a macOS-only app and requires macOS 26 or later.

How is Caret different from a chat assistant?

Instead of opening a chat window, Caret runs in the background and completes text or code inline when the user presses Tab.

Does Caret really read the whole screen?

Yes. The site states Caret reads on-screen content to build memory over time, which is a privacy trade-off users should weigh.

Where do I find pricing?

The homepage does not list pricing. Check the App Store listing or product page for current subscription details.

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