

Elephas: AI Second Brain Assistant for Mac & iOS
Elephas turns your personal files into a private, AI-powered second brain for Mac and iOS, letting you chat with your own knowledge instead of the open internet.
Overview
Elephas is a native macOS and iOS knowledge assistant that transforms your scattered documents, notes, and files into an intelligent, searchable 'Brain' you can converse with. Instead of relying on generic AI answers, Elephas learns from your own PDFs, docs, presentations, and more across 20+ file formats, giving you a personalized ChatGPT-like experience grounded in your actual work and research. Organize different projects into separate Brains, then use Super Chat to ask questions, generate summaries, brainstorm, or pull insights straight from your own content.
Beyond knowledge management, Elephas doubles as a system-wide AI writing assistant through its Super Command feature, which works inside virtually any Mac app to rewrite text, fix grammar, translate, summarize, or draft emails on the fly. It connects with popular PKM tools like Notion, Obsidian, DEVONthink, and Roam, keeping your existing workflow intact while layering AI intelligence on top. With a privacy-first design, end-to-end encryption, and the option to run fully offline, Elephas appeals to users who want powerful AI capabilities without handing their data over to the cloud.
Capabilities & Features
- AI
- Knowledge Management
- Second Brain
- Note-Taking
- Productivity
- macOS
- iOS
- Personal Assistant
- Workflow Automation
- Privacy
- Offline Mode
- Writing Assistant
- ChatGPT
- PKM
Core Features
- Personal AI Brain built from your own documents across 20+ file formats
- Super Chat for conversational Q&A grounded in your personal knowledge base
- Super Command for system-wide AI writing assistance in any Mac app
- Local workflow automation with AI agents (beta)
- Integrations with Notion, Obsidian, DEVONthink, Roam, and more
- Privacy-first architecture with end-to-end encryption and offline mode support
Use Cases
- Brainstorming new ideas using existing notes and research
- Summarizing lengthy documents or reports instantly
- Drafting and replying to emails with AI assistance
- Generating insights and sentiment analysis from personal data
- Assisting with academic learning and study material review
- Speeding up content and blog writing with contextual AI help
Best For
- Students
- Researchers
- Writers
- Coaches
- Managing Partners
- Engineering Managers
- Filmmakers
- Photographers
- Business Owners
Pros
- •Combines personal knowledge management with generative AI in one tool
- •Works across the entire Mac system, not just within a single app
- •Strong privacy focus with offline mode and encryption
- •Deep integration with popular PKM apps like Notion and Obsidian
- •Supports a wide range of file formats including video and audio (Pro tier)
Cons
- •Higher-tier features like multi-device sync and unlimited automations require paid plans
- •Only available on macOS and iOS, leaving Windows and Android users unsupported
- •Token limits on lower tiers may restrict heavy users
- •Offline mode setup may require extra technical steps
How to Use
1. Install Elephas on your Mac (and optionally iPhone/iPad). 2. Create a 'Brain' for a project or topic and link relevant documents in supported formats like PDF, DOCX, PPTX, HTML, MD, or TXT. 3. Use Super Chat to ask questions, request summaries, or brainstorm based on the linked content. 4. Set up WorkFlow Automations or Agents to handle repetitive tasks automatically. 5. Use Super Command inside any Mac app to rewrite, translate, summarize, or draft text using AI. 6. Sync additional PKM tools like Notion or Obsidian for deeper integration, and enable offline mode if privacy is a priority.
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Pricing
Elephas offers a limited free version, with paid plans starting at $8.99/mo for single-device access and scaling up to $18.99/mo for the Pro+ tier, which unlocks unlimited devices and unlimited AI tokens.
Pricing data is provided as a summary. Visit the vendor website for full tier details.