Overview
PopBar is a floating AI toolbar that appears when you select text anywhere on your Mac. It provides instant access to common AI actions without opening SmartBar or switching applications.
Activating PopBar
There are two ways to activate PopBar:- Automatic: Select any text and PopBar appears automatically
- Manual: Use shortcut to activate PopBar
Available Actions
PopBar provides quick actions tailored to your selected text:Text Enhancement
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Improve Writing | Enhance grammar, clarity, and style |
| Make Professional | Convert to formal business language |
| Make Casual | Convert to friendly, conversational tone |
| Fix Spelling | Correct spelling and grammar errors |
Text Transformation
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Summarize | Create a concise summary |
| Table of Contents | Create a table of contents |
| Bullet Points | Convert to bulleted list |
| Translate | Translate to another language |
| Explain | Get an explanation of the content |
Using PopBar
1
Select text
Highlight any text in any application on your Mac
2
PopBar appears
The floating toolbar appears near your selection
3
Choose an action
Click on an action button or use keyboard shortcuts
4
View and apply result
The AI result appears in a popup. Click “Replace” to replace the selected text, or “Copy” to copy to clipboard.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Esc | Dismiss PopBar |
Custom Actions
Create your own PopBar actions:1
Open Settings
Go to Settings → PopBar → PopBar Instances
2
Add new action
Click “Add Commands” and configure
Configuration
Customize PopBar in Settings → PopBar:Use Cases
Email Writing
Email Writing
Select your draft email text, use “Make Professional” to polish it, then “Fix Spelling” to catch any errors.
Language Learning
Language Learning
Select text in a foreign language, use “Translate” for meaning and “Explain” for grammar breakdown.
Code Review
Code Review
Select code snippets, use “Explain Code” to understand logic or “Find Bugs” to catch potential issues.
Content Creation
Content Creation
Select rough notes, use “Expand” to develop ideas or “Bullet Points” to organize thoughts.