Littlebird

Overview

Littlebird is an always-on AI assistant for Mac that builds a personal knowledge base from your screen activity, meetings, and connected apps. Instead of recording screenshots, it reads structured text from your active windows and transcribes meetings in real time. You can then chat with it to recall details, draft documents, prep for meetings, and get automated daily or weekly summaries. It works across all your apps without manual setup, and your data stays encrypted and under your control.

Key Features

Full-Context Chat: Ask questions and create content without catching the AI up first. Littlebird already knows your projects, documents, and conversations.
Screen Reading (Not Recording): Reads structured text from your active applications instead of storing screenshots, keeping your memory lightweight and private.
Meeting Transcription & Summaries: Automatically transcribes and summarizes your meetings in 10+ languages so you can stay present instead of taking notes.
Automated Routines: Set up daily briefings, weekly activity summaries, or custom scheduled prompts that run automatically and deliver insights on your timeline.
Instant Cross-App Search: Find anything you've seen on your screen in seconds, whether it appeared in a document, Slack message, email, or meeting.
Hummingbird Quick Access: Quickly open Littlebird over your current window with a keyboard shortcut so you can get context‑aware help without leaving what you’re working on. When enabled in settings, pressing the shortcut brings up Littlebird’s overlay view anywhere on your Mac.
Mobile Companion App: Access your Littlebird knowledge base on iOS and Android when you're away from your desk.
App Integrations: Optionally connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Reminders for deeper context.

Pros

No Setup Required: Works automatically by reading your screen from day one. No complex integrations or manual data entry needed.
Strong Privacy Controls: SOC 2 certified, GDPR/CCPA compliant, AES-256 encryption at rest, and TLS 1.3 in transit. Your data is never used to train AI models.
Works Across All Apps: No need to connect each app individually. If it's on your screen, Littlebird can see it and recall it later.
Transparent Source Attribution: Responses include links to the sources used, so you can verify where information came from.
Free Tier Available: You can download and start using Littlebird for free with limited daily usage.

Cons

Mac Only: No Windows or Linux support yet. Windows users can join a waitlist, but no release date has been announced.
Cloud-Dependent Storage: Your captured data is encrypted and stored in the cloud, not locally on your device. This may concern users who prefer fully on-device solutions.
No Real-Time Web Research: Unlike tools such as Perplexity, Littlebird only knows what's on your screen and in your meetings. It doesn't fetch live information from the internet.

Use Cases

Meeting Preparation: Before an important call, ask Littlebird to prep you. It pulls from past meeting notes, email threads, and shared documents to give you a full rundown in seconds, so you walk in informed without scrambling through old files.
Cross-App Information Recall: Can't find a file someone shared weeks ago? Describe it vaguely and Littlebird locates it, even if it was in Canva, Google Docs, or Slack. One user found a lost agency deck with a single short prompt.
Automated Weekly Summaries: Set up a routine that summarizes your week's user feedback from emails, tickets, and call notes. Get delivered insights every Monday morning without lifting a finger.
Client Proposal Drafting: Draft client proposals using pricing feedback from today's call combined with technical requirements discussed last month. Littlebird connects the dots across conversations you've already had.
Performance Reviews: Pull up everything a team member shipped in the last quarter. Draft reviews that reference actual contributions instead of vague recollections from months ago.
Technical Documentation: Write specs, PRDs, or architectural docs faster by letting Littlebird reference past decisions, config details, and team discussions automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Littlebird work?

Littlebird reads the structured text and elements of your active applications instead of recording your screen. During meetings, it listens along using system audio to transcribe and summarize conversations. It builds a personal, encrypted memory from this activity that you can query at any time.

Is my data safe with Littlebird?

Littlebird is SOC 2 certified and fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA. All data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Your personal data is never used to train AI models and is never sold to third parties. You can pause collection, exclude specific apps, or delete any data at any time.

Does Littlebird record my screen?

No. Littlebird reads text from your active window, not screenshots or video. It never sees minimized apps, private browser windows (incognito mode), or sensitive fields like passwords and credit card details.

What platforms does Littlebird support?

Littlebird is currently available as a native macOS application. A companion app is available on iOS and Android for on-the-go access to your knowledge base. Windows support is on the roadmap, and you can join the waitlist on their website.

How much does Littlebird cost?

Littlebird offers a free Basic plan with limited daily usage. The Plus plan starts at $17/month when billed annually or approximately $20/month billed monthly, and includes unlimited chats, meeting notes, and routines. Higher tiers with more usage and premium features are also available.

Do I need to connect all my apps?

No. Littlebird works automatically by reading what's on your screen. You can optionally connect apps like Gmail, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Reminders for additional context, but it's not required.

What is Hummingbird?

Hummingbird is Littlebird's quick-access feature. It lets you open Littlebird as an overlay on your current window using a keyboard shortcut. It sees what's on your screen and already knows your work context, so you can ask questions without switching apps.