Your text, your computer, your AI.

The privacy-first Grammarly alternative. ClipAid uses your local AI to improve text in any app. 35KB, open source, and free forever.

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Why Choose a Local-First AI?

Your text—from confidential work emails to private journal entries—shouldn't leave your computer without your explicit consent.

You Own Your Data

Unlike Grammarly, ClipAid never sends your text to external servers. It stays on YOUR computer and processes locally via YOUR AI. You control your data, always.

Lightweight & Fast

A single executable file of just 35KB. ClipAid uses minimal system resources and appears instantly near your cursor. No bloat, just pure function.

Transparent & Verifiable

If you can't read the code, you can't trust the app. Single file (994 lines), fully documented, open source. Build it yourself and verify every line.

A Simple, Seamless Workflow

1

Select Text

Highlight any text in any application (email, doc, browser, code).

2

Copy (Ctrl+C)

Press your copy hotkey. ClipAid monitors your clipboard for new text.

3

Get Enhancements

A small popup appears with an AI-enhanced version of your text.

Full Transparency. Audit the Code.

No black boxes. Single file, 994 lines, open source.

Single Source File

All logic in ClipAid-Pro.cs (994 lines). No hidden dependencies.

Local Server Only

Only connects to 127.0.0.1:1234 (your computer). Zero external calls.

Public Domain License

Unlicense. Free to use, modify, distribute without attribution.

Get Started in 2 Minutes

1.

Setup Local AI

Install LM Studio or Ollama, load a model, and start the local server.

2.

Run ClipAid

Download and run the 35KB .exe. It appears in your system tray. Start copying text!

Download .exe (35KB) Download Source (.cs)

Ready to run • No installation • Windows only

Compile from source (optional)

Download ClipAid-Pro.cs, open PowerShell in that folder, and run:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\csc.exe /target:winexe /out:ClipAid-Pro.exe ClipAid-Pro.cs

.NET Framework 4.0 is built into Windows