What it does
MineContext takes screenshots of what you are doing on your computer and uses AI to understand it. From this, its makers say it proactively offers insights, daily and weekly summaries, to-do lists and activity records.
It stores your data on your own computer by default. You can connect Doubao, OpenAI or any service that follows OpenAI's format, including local models, so that nothing leaves your machine.
The makers say support for documents, images, videos and other sources is planned.
Who it's for
People who want an AI to keep track of their work and remind them of what matters.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. Download the app for Mac or Windows and enter an API key when asked. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Download the app for Mac or Windows from the project's releases page.
- Open it and enter an API key for Doubao, OpenAI or a compatible service, or set up a local model.
- Start recording and let it build your summaries.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- More on staying safe