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Correctify

A simple, cross-platform grammar correction app with 14 AI models (including free options).

Secure API key storage, pay only for what you use, and keep your data private.

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What It Does

Correctify corrects grammar, spelling, and punctuation while preserving your writing style and formatting. It's a minimal, distraction-free menubar app that works on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Features

Menubar App

Lives in your system tray/menubar for instant access. Single click to show/hide. No dock icon on macOS. Launch at startup option available. Lightweight and always accessible without cluttering your desktop or dock.

Writing Style Selector

Choose from 5 different writing styles: Grammar Only, Formal, Informal, Collaborative, or Concise. Your preference persists across sessions. Perfect for adapting corrections to your specific needs and context.

Privacy First + Secure Storage

API keys are stored with OS-level encryption in secure app data directory. No text storage, no database, no analytics or tracking. Your data remains yours. Usage statistics stay local. Complete transparency with zero data collection.

Enhanced Global Shortcut

Correct text from any app with fully customizable shortcuts. Choose from 4 modifier combinations (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift, Cmd/Ctrl+Alt, Alt/Option+Shift, or Cmd/Ctrl+Alt+Shift) and any final key. Optional auto copy/paste feature automatically copies and pastes corrected text in place. OS-specific display with Mac icons (⌘, ⇧, ⌥) for better UX.

14 AI Models + Free Options

Choose from 14 models across 4 providers - OpenAI (GPT-5, GPT-5 Mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5 Turbo), Anthropic (Claude 3.5), Mistral, and OpenRouter. 4 free models available (no credit card). Pay-per-use for premium models. Intelligent fallback to free models on error.

Sound Notifications

Optional audio feedback for all notifications with distinct sounds for different notification types. Enable/disable in Settings. Works across all platforms. Provides clear audio cues for processing, completion, and error states.

Custom Rules

Define your own correction rules that are automatically integrated into all AI prompts. Perfect for enforcing specific style preferences, avoiding certain words or phrases, or maintaining brand voice. Rules apply to both in-app and global shortcut corrections.

Auto-Updates

Beautiful in-app update notifications with release notes. Automatic update checks on startup (silent, only shows when update available). One-click installation with progress indicators. Never miss new features or improvements.

Multilingual Support

Fully translated interface supporting English, German, French, and Turkish. All UI elements, model descriptions, style options, and settings are localized. Automatic language detection based on system preferences with manual override option.

Download

Choose your platform and start correcting your text with AI-powered precision. v1.0.0

Looking for other formats or previous versions?

View all releases on GitHub →

Getting Started

1

Get API Key(s) from Your Preferred Provider(s)

Choose one or more providers based on your needs:

OpenRouter - Get FREE API Key (4 free models, no credit card!)

OpenAI | Anthropic | Mistral (Premium models, pay-per-use)

2

Configure Correctify

Open the app from your system tray/menubar, click Settings, and add your API key(s) in the API Keys tab. Your keys are stored securely with OS-level encryption.

Tip: You can configure multiple providers and switch between them anytime!

3

Choose Your Model & Writing Style

Select from 14 available models (paid or free) and 5 writing styles (Grammar, Formal, Informal, Collaborative, Concise). Optionally add custom rules for specific correction preferences. Your preferences are saved automatically.

4

Customize Your Shortcut (Optional)

Go to Settings > Global Shortcut tab to customize your keyboard shortcut. Choose from 4 modifier combinations and any final key. Enable auto copy/paste for seamless text correction from any app.

5

Start Correcting

Type or paste text in the app, or use your customized global shortcut from any application to correct text instantly with auto copy/paste.

In-App Correction

1

Type or paste text into the input area

2

Click "Correct" or press Cmd+Enter (Mac) / Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux)

3

See the corrected text appear below and click Copy to use it

Global Shortcut (Recommended)

Customizable: Go to Settings > Global Shortcut tab to customize your shortcut. Choose from 4 modifier combinations (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift, Cmd/Ctrl+Alt, Alt/Option+Shift, or Cmd/Ctrl+Alt+Shift) and any final key. Default is Cmd+Shift+] / Ctrl+Shift+].

With Auto Copy/Paste

1

Select text in any app (just highlight it, no copying needed)

2

Press your configured shortcut (default: Cmd+Shift+] on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+] on Windows/Linux)

3

Wait for notification - corrected text automatically pastes in place!

Note: You'll need to grant Accessibility permissions for Auto Copy/Paste. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility and enable Correctify.

Manual Mode

1

Select and copy text in any app (Cmd+C / Ctrl+C)

2

Press your configured shortcut

3

Wait for notification and paste the corrected text (Cmd+V / Ctrl+V)

Custom Rules

Define your own correction rules in Settings > Custom Rules tab. These rules are automatically integrated into all AI correction prompts, ensuring consistent style preferences across all corrections.

1

Go to Settings > Custom Rules tab

2

Enter your custom rules (e.g., "Don't use em dashes", "Prefer British spelling", "Avoid passive voice")

3

Your rules will be applied to all future corrections automatically

Tip: Custom rules work with both in-app corrections and global shortcut corrections. Perfect for maintaining brand voice, avoiding specific words, or enforcing style guidelines.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action macOS Windows/Linux
Submit for correction Cmd+Enter Ctrl+Enter
Global correction (default) Cmd+Shift+] Ctrl+Shift+]
Customize shortcut Settings > Global Shortcut Settings > Global Shortcut
Copy result Click Copy button Click Copy button

Privacy First

What We Do

  • Send your text to OpenAI for correction
  • Store your API key locally on your device
  • Preserve your writing style and formatting

What We Don't Do

  • Log, store, or track your text
  • Collect analytics or telemetry
  • Use databases or external storage

Your API key stays local and is never logged. Your data remains yours.

Screenshots

In-App Correction

In-App Correction

Writing Styles

Writing Styles

AI Models

AI Models

App Settings

App Settings

Custom Rules

Custom Rules

Global Shortcut

Global Shortcut

API Keys

API Keys

Usage Statistics

Usage Statistics