EyeHint Getting started
Install EyeHint, grant permissions and get your first answer in under two minutes.
Install
- Download the DMG from the download page and drag EyeHint to Applications.
- Launch it. The eye icon appears in the menu bar and the overlay floats on screen. Requires macOS 14.4+.
Permissions
| Permission | Used for | When asked |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Your voice (“You”) | First time you start listening |
| Audio Capture | The other side of the call (“Them”) | First time you start listening |
| Screen Recording | Screenshots and area capture | First screenshot |
| Speech Recognition | On-device transcription | First time you start listening |
The Setup page in the dashboard shows what is missing and runs an end-to-end audio test.
Add an AI provider
Open the dashboard (header button, menu bar, or ⌘⇧D) → Settings → AI provider, choose OpenAI-compatible, Anthropic or Ollama and paste a key. See API keys.
Your first answer
- Tap the eye or the mic to start listening.
- When someone asks a question it appears as a blue Them bubble.
- Tap Answer (or press
⌘⇧A). The reply streams in as a green EyeHint bubble. - Or just type in the input box and press Return.