Enhances Autocomplete Functionality Across All Applications on Mac with 'Cotypist'
Hangin' with the AI – My Week with Cotypist
I ain't much for AI, mainly because I dislike the chatbot interface most language models come with. It feels awkward to ask a virtual person for help when I can be getting things done elsewhere. So, Daniel Graef's Cotypist had my attention - an AI autocomplete tool that integrates with every Mac application.
Powered by an offline language model running on your Mac (requires Apple Silicon with a recommended 16GB RAM), Cotypist is meant to make writing a breeze. As you type, suggested words appear in gray to the right of your cursor, no matter the application you're using. With a quick hit of the "Tab" key, you can accept the entire suggestion, or tap the key above Tab (the backquote "`" key) to accept just the next word. It's like having a helpful ghost at your fingertips.
Setting up Cotypist is easy-peasy. After installation, a short tutorial walks you through the process. You'll need to grant permissions and wait for the app to download a suitable language model tailored to your device's specifications. After that's out of the way, you're good to go, with predictive suggestions popping up as you type.
Customization options are available through the menu bar icon. You can disable suggestions in certain apps for a set amount of time or permanently, which is handy when suggestions are more hindrance than help. You can also adjust keyboard shortcuts or set system-wide instructions for the AI to follow, ensuring the suggestions are as relevant to your writing style as possible.
For a week, I tested Cotypist, switching it on and off to compare my typing speed and accuracy. Some days, the AI was dead on, predicting my next words and saving me precious keystrokes. Most of the time, though, I found myself tangled in the suggestions, taking me away from my flow. My fast typing might've played a part in that - typically, I know the next word before I even hit the keys.
Writing's a personal thing – everybody does it a bit differently. Cotypist might be just what the doctor ordered for someone whose brain works a bit differently or someone struggling with typing. If you're curious about whether this tool fits your workflow, I say give it a whirl. It's worth a shot to see if your typing game can improve with a little AI assistance!
In the realm of technology and education-and-self-development, understanding 'how to autocomplete on Mac' gained more significance for me during my week with Cotypist. While initially skeptical about the AI assistance, the personal-growth aspect kickstarted when I discovered the helpful AI tool, Cotypist. This tech integration aims for productivity by offering suggestions as you type and customizing its behavior according to your needs.
