How To Use

1. Install Aime Rewrite from the Mac App Store, then launch the app.
2. Open the menu bar icon to reveal the popover and settings.
3. Grant Accessibility permission when prompted.
   - Open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security, select Accessibility, unlock the pane, and enable Aime Rewrite.
   - This permission allows the app to replace selected text directly inside other applications.
4. Obtain your ChatGPT API key.
   - Go to the OpenAI website and login with your ChatGPT account. platform.openai.com/api-keys

   Note, a paid ChatGPT subscription is required for API access.
   - login with your ChatGPT account and click on "+ Create new secret key". Fill in the form and click on "Create secret key".
5. Add your ChatGPT API key.
   - Click the gear icon in Aime Rewrite, open Advanced Settings, paste your ChatGPT API key, and tap Save.
   - Use the Test API Key button to confirm the key works. Note, a paid ChatGPT subscription is required for API access.

1. Set your personal writing preferences.
   - In Settings, open Personalizations and add short style notes such as preferred tone, level of formality, or example phrases you like.
   - These preferences are saved locally on your Mac and included with every rewrite request.
2. Choose the response language.
   - In Settings, pick a specific language if you want translated output, or choose Auto detect to preserve the original language.
   - Add your preferred languages to your favorites, and they will appear at the top of the list for toggle selection.

1. Select the text you want to change in any macOS app that supports copy and paste.
   - This works in email clients, notes apps, browsers, code editors, and more.
2. Click the Aime Rewrite icon in the menu bar.
3. Choose a tone: Friendly, Polite, or Professional.
4. Aime Rewrite replaces the selected text with the rewritten result automatically.
5. Improve your text by making it shorter and clearer, or if needed, expand on it to add more detail and enhance understanding.
6. Highlight any text and have it read aloud. It is perfect for reviewing emails, catching awkward phrasing, or simply giving your eyes a break.

1. Quit the app.
2. Remove the app from the Applications folder.
3. Optionally open Keychain Access and delete any com.Aime entry if you want to remove the saved API key. No usage logs or user content are stored on Aime Rewrite servers because the app has no servers.

Aime Rewrite originated from a need I identified in my work. My responsibilities include developing presentations, creating website content, and preparing reports, where I frequently utilize AI to enhance my writing and convey ideas confidently. The repetitive tasks of copying, pasting, and toggling between applications hindered my efficiency. I sought a more streamlined method to validate my writing directly within the tools I already employed. This need led to the creation of Aime Rewrite.

The name Aime was chosen because I required an AI version of myself to assist with writing.

Aime Rewrite has evolved from a personal solution into a tool that I aspire will provide the same clarity and efficiency to others who engage in daily writing.

Created by,

Name: Lax Chee
Website: laxspace.co
Email: laxchee@gmail.com
Mobile: +81 050-6865-3505
Address: 〒121-0814 東京都足立区六月2丁目10-2

1. Do I need an ChatGPT Subscription?

   Yes, Aime Rewrite requires a paid ChatGPT subscription in order to utilize the API key.

2. Does Aime Rewrite keep my text?

   Aime Rewrite does not store your text. Your selected text is sent to ChatGPT for rewriting and is not retained by Aime Rewrite.

3. What about privacy?

   API keys and personalization settings are stored locally in Keychain and app preferences. No analytics, telemetry, or usage tracking is performed.

4. Why does Accessibility need permission?

   Accessibility permission enables the app to replace text directly within other applications for the smoothest workflow.