DeckAssistant
DeckAssistant is a Stream Deck plugin that integrates with an AI assistant, allowing users to interact with it through their Stream Deck. U...
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What is DeckAssistant?
DeckAssistant is a Stream Deck plugin that puts AI at your fingertips, literally. It allows users to press a button on their Stream Deck device and have the AI process selected text in any application, or bring up a freeform prompt to talk to the AI directly. The tool works on macOS 11+ for both Intel and Apple Silicon systems.
The platform offers a better ChatGPT experience where you can start conversations through the Stream Deck plugin and continue them online with an enhanced ChatGPT interface. Key features include folders to organize chats, custom prompts, message editing, data export, history search, favorites, screenshot export of chats, a prompt library, chart sharing, Google integration, and image generation capabilities.
DeckAssistant is designed for Stream Deck users who want AI assistance without copy-pasting text into ChatGPT. It's ideal for professionals, content creators, writers, and anyone who frequently uses AI for text processing, grammar correction, prompt management, and productivity tasks. The tool eliminates the friction of switching between applications to access AI.
Getting started requires creating an account, copying the API token from the dashboard, installing the Stream Deck plugin, adding a button, and pasting the API token. Users can set any prompt they want, with example prompts available, and customize button icons to reflect their prompt's purpose.
DeckAssistant pricing
Pricing model: Paid
DeckAssistant offers a free trial when signing up for an account. After the trial ends, users must subscribe to the DeckAssistant Basic plan, which is the only plan available. The plan includes: AI in any and all applications, select text and press a button functionality, and unlimited chats. Payment is processed securely via Paddle, which supports PayPal and credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay, and Mada). A 30-day refund policy is offered if you're unhappy with the purchase.
DeckAssistant pros
- Press a button to process selected text in any application
- Freeform prompt button for direct AI conversation
- Works on macOS 11+ Intel and Apple Silicon
- Better ChatGPT interface than standard ChatGPT
- Folders to organize and categorize chats
- Custom prompts for repeated tasks
- Message editing capability
- Export data from conversations
- History search to find past conversations
- Favorites feature for important chats
- Export screenshots of chats
- Prompt library with examples
- Share charts created by AI
- Google integration for web searches
- Generate stunning images with AI
- Unlimited chats included
- No copy-pasting text into ChatGPT needed
- Any prompt works, not limited to examples
- Stream Deck button customization with icons
- Secure payment via Paddle
DeckAssistant cons
- Only available for macOS (no Windows support)
- Requires Stream Deck hardware to use
- Paid subscription required after free trial
- No mention of mobile app support
- API token setup required for initial configuration
- Only one pricing plan available (no tier options)
- No Linux support mentioned
- Free trial length not specified on website
Frequently asked questions about DeckAssistant
What is DeckAssistant?
DeckAssistant is an AI Assistant for Stream Deck that puts A.I. at your fingertips. It's a Stream Deck plugin that allows you to press a button and have AI process selected text in any application, or bring up a freeform prompt to talk to AI directly. It offers a better ChatGPT interface with features like folders, custom prompts, message editing, and more.
How does the API Token work?
When you sign up for an account, your dashboard contains an API Token that needs to be copied into Stream Deck. It's used to authenticate you to the AI on DeckAssistant.io. As long as you have a valid subscription, that API Token will work.
What payment methods are accepted?
Our payment provider, Paddle, supports PayPal and Credit Cards including Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay, and Mada.
What is the refund policy?
DeckAssistant offers a 30-Day Refund Policy. If you're unhappy with your purchase for whatever reason, they will refund you with no questions asked. You can contact them to request a refund.
What are the system requirements?
DeckAssistant works on macOS 11+ for both Intel and Apple Silicon machines. You also need an Elgato Stream Deck device to use the plugin.
How do I get started with DeckAssistant?
Follow these steps: 1) Create an account, 2) Copy the API token from your dashboard, 3) Install the Stream Deck plugin, 4) Add a button and paste the API token, 5) Press to see the magic. You can start with example prompts like 'Correct Spelling & Grammar'.
What features does DeckAssistant include?
DeckAssistant includes: folders to organize chats, custom prompts, message editing, data export, history search, favorites, screenshot export of chats, prompt library, chart sharing, Google integration, and image generation. You can use AI in any application by selecting text and pressing a button.
Is there a free tier?
You get a free trial when signing up for an account. After the trial ends, you need to subscribe to the DeckAssistant Basic plan to keep using the service. There is no permanent free tier mentioned.
How long does subscription activation take?
After your purchase, your account subscription is activated and your existing API token will continue to work. A confirmation email is sent from the service. Please allow up to 15 minutes for subscription activation.
Can I use any prompt with DeckAssistant?
Yes, DeckAssistant includes example prompts, but you can set any prompt you want. You can add a prompt button, give it a title, change the icon to reflect the prompt, and either type in your prompt yourself or select one of the many examples.