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Howler
Howler is a desktop app that opens a parchment letter interface for quick AI questions.
Howler is a macOS desktop app that provides quick AI answers through a simulated parchment letter interface. Users press a keyboard shortcut to summon a letter on screen, type a question, and receive streaming text written by a quill animation. The app does not save chat history, and pressing escape or clicking outside burns the letter so nothing is saved. It supports text and image attachments, screen region capture, and various model services including OpenAI and compatible APIs, Anthropic, and Gemini. It is designed for users who want quick, private AI interactions without persistent chat logs.
Howler at a glance
Key features
- Summons a parchment letter interface with a keyboard shortcut
- Streams answers with a quill animation
- Burns the letter and conversation on exit
- Supports text and image attachments
- Captures screen regions for AI queries
- Configures custom model services and base URLs
- Stores API keys securely in the macOS Keychain
Use it for
- Asking quick questions on macOS
- Capturing and analyzing a screen region
- Having private AI chats without saved history
- Pasting text or images into a temporary AI query
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