ScreenGeany AI

What is ScreenGeany AI?

ScreenGeany AI is a macOS app that lets you ask an AI questions about what’s currently on your screen. It works by taking a screenshot using a hotkey and showing a floating overlay with an AI-generated answer directly on top of the app you’re using.

The core purpose is to avoid switching tabs, copying text, or manually uploading images. Instead, you capture a single screenshot, send it to your chosen AI provider, and receive a context-aware response without the screenshot being saved to disk.

Key Features

One-hotkey capture with an always-on-top overlay: Press ⌘⇧D from any app to open ScreenGeany AI and get an instant answer while you keep working.
Context-aware answers from a screenshot: The app sends a single screenshot to the selected AI so the response can reference what’s on screen.
No manual screenshot handling: Users don’t upload images or copy/paste content; the workflow is capture-and-answer.
Screenshot handling in RAM with deletion: The screenshot lives in RAM for a single API call and is deleted immediately afterward; it is not written to disk.
Multi-provider model selection: You can switch between Claude and GPT-4o models from inside the app without restarting.
Privacy controls described by the app: Screenshots are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3). The app also supports BYOK for unlimited queries on the Pro plan.

How to Use ScreenGeany AI

Download the macOS app and create a free account.
Grant screenshot permission on macOS.
Press ⌘⇧D from any application to capture the screen.
Type your question (or use quick actions from the slash menu) and view the streamed AI response in the floating overlay.

To change AI providers or models, use the in-app dropdown and select either Claude or GPT-4o variants.

Use Cases

Explain confusing form fields: Capture a webpage or application form and ask what a specific field (e.g., “deductible”) means or how to fill it out.
Draft replies to emails without leaving your inbox: Take a screenshot of an email view and request a draft response.
Create comments for social posts: Point to a post in view and ask for a thoughtful comment in seconds.
Get explanations for quizzes and MCQs: Screenshot questions and request instant explanations or reasoning.
Debug code errors in an IDE: Capture the error message and ask what’s wrong and how to fix it.

FAQ

Does ScreenGeany AI store my screenshots? No. The app captures screenshots into RAM as part of a single API call, forwards them securely, and then deletes them; screenshots are not saved to disk.

What data is sent to the AI provider when I use the hotkey? The app sends a single screenshot captured for one API call, encrypted in transit to the chosen AI provider (Anthropic or OpenAI).

Which AI models are supported? The site lists Anthropic Claude models (Haiku 4.5 and Sonnet 4.6) and OpenAI GPT-4o models (including GPT-4o mini and GPT-4o).

Is BYOK available, and what does it do? BYOK keys are supported on the Pro plan for unlimited queries with your key, using AES-256-GCM encryption on your device. The site also states that the provider cannot read your keys.

Is there a Windows version? The site says Windows is coming soon.

Alternatives

Screenshot-to-AI chat tools (generic category): Apps that use screen capture plus an AI chat interface to answer questions about what’s shown. Differences typically include how they handle uploads/screenshot storage and how tightly they integrate into the desktop workflow.
Clipboard/text-based AI assistants: Tools that focus on copy/paste or text selection rather than screenshot context. These may be better when text is easily selectable, but they require manual steps.
Developer-focused AI code assistants: Tools integrated into IDEs that explain errors or suggest fixes using editor context. They may not answer questions about non-code UI elements the way a screen-based workflow can.
Translation or document summarization apps: Tools that specialize in translating or summarizing page content. They may require more manual capture/upload, depending on the product.