Microsoft has released its Copilot AI assistant as a native Mac application. The macOS app, available on the , provides access to the web-based version of the tool and is currently rolling out in the US, UK, and Canada. In terms of functionality, the Mac app’s features are similar to those of the web version, with the key differences being the availability of a keyboard shortcut (Command + Space) to activate the AI assistant and the option to view the app in dark mode.

Earlier this week, Microsoft that it would be making two Copilot features, Voice and Think Deeper, which utilizes OpenAI’s o1 model, available to all users at no additional cost. These moves appear to be part of the company’s efforts to expand its Copilot user base.

Large technology companies have historically faced challenges when making their software available on rival hardware platforms. In some cases, it can take for a service to be optimized for a different brand’s specific specifications. The release of a dedicated macOS app for Copilot, which is already available as an iPhone and iPad app, may be one of the quickest times Microsoft has made a service available on the Apple ecosystem.