Inbox AI is an AI-automation tool for macOS that enables users to have voice or text conversations with AI, automate email processing, and capture information. It works with over 13 AI providers, including cloud services like OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as local on-device models via Ollama and LM Studio — users bring their own API keys or run fully private, local AI.
Key Features
- Voice Assistants: Build custom AI-powered assistants that can draft emails, search the web, fetch pages, run shortcuts, use MCP tools, and more.
- Email Automation: Automatically filter junk mail, extract tasks, and integrate with Apple Mail on-device, no login required.
- Triggers: Initiate workflows via audio commands, quick capture from the screen, incoming emails, callback URLs, text input, or watched folders.
- Smart Actions: Chain AI conversations, ask questions, branch with conditions, or run groups of actions sequentially or simultaneously.
- Native Integrations: Deeply integrated with macOS, including Apple Mail, Reminders, Clipboard, Notifications, and Shortcuts. Also works with Raycast and PopClip.
- Advanced Capabilities: Make API requests, run terminal commands, search the web (Brave Search), and fetch web pages for AI processing.
- MCP Support: Connect to Model Context Protocol servers to extend AI tool access to databases, APIs, and file systems.
Who It’s For
Mac users — from individuals to teams — who want to automate repetitive tasks, manage email overload, and leverage AI without coding cloud dependencies. The one-time purchase model appeals to those tired of subscription fatigue.