Hodor
a 701KB native macOS prompt launcher for AI tools
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What is Hodor?
Hodor is a free, open-source macOS prompt launcher that lets you save prompts once and use them instantly in any AI tool like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor. Instead of retyping prompts or copy-pasting from documents every time, you store them in Hodor and launch them through three methods: sliding to the screen edge to browse and click, using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Opt+R with letters A-Z), or typing keywords like ';git' that auto-expand into your saved prompt.
The app is incredibly lightweight at just 701KB, built entirely with SwiftUI and SwiftData without any web views. It runs completely locally on your Mac with zero network requests—no analytics, no telemetry, no update checks, and no data collection. All your prompts stay on your device, and the app requires only Accessibility permission to paste into other applications, the same approach used by Raycast and Alfred.
Hodor is designed for anyone who regularly uses AI tools and has prompts scattered across Raycast snippets, Apple Notes, Notion, or documents. It's particularly valuable for developers, writers, researchers, and power users who reuse the same prompts frequently and want a fast, keyboard-first workflow to access them without switching between apps or browsing through cumbersome snippet managers.
The app is Apple notarized for security verification, runs natively on macOS 15 and later (with native Liquid Glass support on macOS 26+), and its full source code is available on GitHub for anyone to review. It represents a minimal, trusted solution to the common problem of prompt management across multiple AI tools.
Hodor pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free and open source. There is no paid tier, subscription, or premium version. The app is completely free with all features included. No account is required, and there are no network requests or data collection. The source code is available on GitHub for anyone to review, modify, or self-host.
Hodor pros
- Free and open source with no cost
- Extremely lightweight at only 701KB
- All local with zero network requests
- No analytics, telemetry, or data collection
- No account required
- Apple notarized for security
- Native macOS app built with SwiftUI and SwiftData
- No web views for better performance
- Three launch methods: edge slide, shortcut, and keyword
- Keyboard-first workflow with Ctrl+Opt+R shortcut
- Assign any letter A-Z to prompts for quick access
- Keyword expansion like ';git' works anywhere you type
- Faster than Raycast snippets for browsing and editing
- Runs on macOS 15+ with Liquid Glass support on macOS 26+
- Full source code available on GitHub for review
- One-click paste into any AI tool
- Solves scattered prompts across multiple apps problem
- Fast and lightweight native performance
Hodor cons
- Only works on macOS (no Windows or Linux support)
- Requires macOS 15 or later (not compatible with older macOS versions)
- Requires Accessibility permission to function
- No cloud sync between multiple Macs
- No mobile or web version available
- No prompt sharing or collaboration features
- No built-in prompt enhancement or AI improvement features
- New project with limited community and documentation
- No GUI for advanced prompt organization or tagging
- Cannot edit prompts from other devices remotely
Frequently asked questions about Hodor
What is Hodor?
Hodor is a free, open-source macOS prompt launcher that lets you save prompts once and use them instantly in any AI tool like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor. Instead of retyping prompts or copying from documents, you store them in Hodor and launch them via screen edge gesture, keyboard shortcut, or keyword expansion.
Is Hodor free to use?
Yes, Hodor is completely free and open source. There are no paid plans, subscriptions, or premium features. All functionality is included at no cost, and no account is required to use the app.
Does Hodor collect any of my data?
No, Hodor has zero data collection. The app runs entirely locally on your Mac with no network requests whatsoever—no analytics, no telemetry, no update checks, and nothing is sent to any server. Your prompts stay on your device only.
What macOS versions does Hodor support?
Hodor requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. It also includes native Liquid Glass support for macOS 26+. It does not support older macOS versions like macOS 14 or earlier.
How do I launch prompts in Hodor?
Hodor offers three launch methods: 1) Slide to the screen edge to browse prompts and click to paste, 2) Press Ctrl+Opt+R plus any letter A-Z you assigned to a prompt, or 3) Type a keyword like ';git' anywhere you're typing and the prompt appears automatically.
Why does Hodor need Accessibility permission?
Hodor requires Accessibility permission to paste prompts into other applications. This is the same approach used by legitimate Mac utilities like Raycast and Alfred. Nothing is recorded or sent—this permission simply allows the app to interact with other apps to paste text.
Can I view or modify Hodor's source code?
Yes, Hodor is fully open source. The complete source code is available on GitHub at github.com/woody-design/hodor. You can read every line of code, verify there are no network requests, and contribute to the project.
How small is the Hodor app?
Hodor is only 701KB in size. It's built with SwiftUI and SwiftData without any web views, making it extremely lightweight and fast compared to other prompt management tools.
Does Hodor work with Windows or Linux?
No, Hodor is built exclusively for macOS as a native application. It does not have versions for Windows, Linux, or any other operating system.
Can I sync my prompts across multiple Macs?
No, Hodor stores all prompts locally on your Mac with no cloud sync feature. Since the app has zero network requests and no data collection, prompts cannot be synchronized between devices. Each Mac would need its own set of prompts.