Contrive
Desktop command bar for cross-app search, AI answers, and actions across Slack, Notion, Google Drive and more.
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What is Contrive?
Contrive is a standalone desktop command bar application for macOS and Windows that enables AI-powered search, answers, and cross-app actions across connected workplace tools like Slack, Notion, Google Drive, GitHub, Jira, and more. It consolidates workspace knowledge from multiple apps with permission-aware AI, allowing teams to search and act on permitted content from a single interface without leaving the application.
Contrive pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Contrive pros
- Fast desktop command bar with instant access (Option+Space/Alt+Space)
- AI-generated answers with context from multiple connected workspace apps
- Permission-aware access controls and role-based workspace management
- Unlimited team members with no seat limits
- Cross-app actions: create docs, assign tasks, send messages, and run workflows
- Multiple workspace management in one place with separate knowledge and permissions
Contrive cons
- Limited to macOS and Windows (no web version or Linux support)
- Integration support limited to specific pre-built connectors (Slack, Notion, GitHub, Jira, etc.)
- Requires connected app subscriptions; no standalone functionality
- No explicit pricing or free trial information provided
Frequently asked questions about Contrive
Which applications can I connect?
Contrive supports workplace services including Slack, Notion, ClickUp, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, Linear, Trello, Asana, Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, and Calendar. Integration availability may change as new apps are released.
Can I connect multiple workspaces?
Yes. You can organize multiple workspaces, connect tools to each one, keep their knowledge and permissions separate, and switch context as needed.
Is Contrive a desktop or web application?
Contrive is a focused desktop application available for macOS and Windows only.
How does Contrive protect workspace data?
Contrive uses permissions granted through each connection, permission-aware access controls, and encryption for OAuth tokens at rest. Workspace content is not used to train AI models.