What is Rephlo?
Rephlo is a powerful, cross-platform desktop AI companion designed to enhance your productivity by bringing Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities directly into your daily workflow. Unlike web-based chat interfaces, Rephlo lives in your system tray (or macOS menu bar) and interacts seamlessly with the text and applications you already use on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Why Choose Rephlo?
| vs. ChatGPT/Claude Web | Rephlo Advantage |
|---|---|
| Copy-paste workflow | Select text, press hotkey, done |
| Single provider | 9 BYOK providers + Dedicated API, switch anytime |
| No document context | Spaces: your docs become AI memory |
| Chat-only | Commands: one-click automations |
| Internet required | Ollama: 100% offline capable |
| Generic responses | Your context, your style |
Core Philosophy
Rephlo is built on three main pillars:
- Context-Aware: It understands the text you are working on and can use your personal files ("Spaces") to provide grounded, relevant answers—not generic AI responses.
- Provider-Agnostic: You are not locked into a single AI vendor. Use 9 BYOK providers—cloud (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, xAI, OpenRouter, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI-Compatible), local (Ollama), or managed (Dedicated API) for complete privacy and flexibility.
- Workflow-Integrated: Execute commands instantly via global hotkeys, context menus, or drag-select actions without breaking your flow—on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ REPHLO ARCHITECTURE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Any App │ │ Rephlo │ │ AI Providers │ │
│ │ (Browser, │─────>│ (System │─────>│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────────┐ │ │
│ │ Editor, │ │ Tray / │ │ │Cloud│ │ Local │ │ │
│ │ Email) │<─────│ Menu Bar) │<─────│ │ API │ │ (Ollama)│ │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └──────┬──────┘ │ └─────┘ └─────────┘ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────────┘ │
│ Windows / macOS / Linux │ │
│ ┌──────▼──────┐ │
│ │ Spaces │ │
│ │ (Your Docs) │ │
│ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Key Features at a Glance
Universal Text Processing
Select text in any application—email, code editor, word processor, or browser—and instantly transform it. Summarize long emails, fix grammar in reports, or generate code documentation with a single click.
Knowledge Spaces
Create Spaces to store your documents (PDFs, text files, code). When you run a command within a Space, Rephlo uses that information as context.
- Example: "Based on the uploaded 'ProjectSpecs.pdf', draft a release email."
Flexible AI Providers
Choose the engine that fits your needs:
- Cloud Power: Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Google, xAI, or OpenRouter for maximum intelligence.
- Enterprise Deployments: Use Azure OpenAI for dedicated Azure-hosted models, or OpenAI-Compatible to connect to vLLM, LocalAI, or any OpenAI SDK-compatible service.
- Local Privacy: Use Ollama to run models like Llama 4 or Mistral locally on your hardware—perfect for sensitive data.
- Modes: Use Dedicated mode for managed access or BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) to use your personal API credits.
Smart Commands
Build and customize Commands—reusable instructions for the AI.
- Standalone: Ask a quick question directly to the AI.
- Combination: Combine selected text + Space context + your instructions for complex tasks.
- Template: Copy a pre-built template to clipboard without calling the AI—useful for quick formatting, boilerplate, or text snippets.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ COMMAND EXECUTION MODES │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ STANDALONE MODE COMBINATION MODE TEMPLATE MODE │
│ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ Instruction │ │ Instruction │ │ Template │ │
│ │ (Command) │ │ (Command) │ │ (Command) │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ┌────────┼────────┐ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │ │ │ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ AI Provider │ ▼ ▼ ▼ │ Clipboard │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ ┌────────┬───────┬─────────┐ │ (No LLM) │ │
│ │ │Selected│ Space │ Your │ └───────────────┘ │
│ ▼ │ Text │ Docs │ Input │ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ └────────┴───┬───┴─────────┘ │
│ │ Result │ │ │
│ └───────────────┘ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ AI Provider │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ Rich Result │ │
│ └───────────────┘ │
│ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Visual Intelligence
Capture screenshots or analyze images directly. Rephlo can "see" your screen to explain diagrams, extract text from images, or debug UI issues.
Chat Mode
Not just one-shot commands—engage in multi-turn conversations for brainstorming, iterating on ideas, or getting step-by-step guidance with full conversation history.
Template Gallery
Don't start from scratch. Browse and install pre-built, production-ready commands created by experts for writing, coding, translation, and business tasks.
AI Command Builder
Describe what you want in plain language, and Rephlo's AI crafts the perfect command for you—no prompt engineering required.
Next Step: Ready to get started? Proceed to Installation & Setup.