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SideKick for Mac

AI chat panel

Quick answer: SideKick is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask onit-sidekick. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What SideKick is

SideKick is a communication app for macOS: AI chat panel.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.cloudless.so/ai-sidebar.

How to install SideKick

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask onit-sidekick.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SideKick on Mac?

Run brew install --cask onit-sidekick in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is SideKick open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (synth-inc/onit), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does SideKick run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is SideKick?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9538 in this catalogue.

What version of SideKick is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.