# MacPaw Launches Eney, a Proactive AI Assistant for Mac and iPhone Eney integrates system-wide context and local AI models to automate daily user workflows. - **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://brifing.si/source/59447403-ce5b-427c-8132-8614f549929a) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/003fa26d-04b5-41e4-9a38-ed9ed75b05bb ## Evolution of Eney MacPaw officially launched Eney today, a proactive AI assistant for Mac and iPhone. The project began in 2019 as a tool to simplify CleanMyMac through natural language commands. It evolved significantly alongside the rise of LLMs and agentic AI, transitioning from a simple utility into a comprehensive, system-wide productivity assistant. ## System-Wide Context Awareness Unlike standard chatbots, Eney understands the context of the entire machine, including active apps, disk files, and calendar events. It identifies tasks requiring attention, such as upcoming meetings or low disk space, and prepares actions for user approval. This proactive approach prevents the need to constantly switch between various tools. ## Innovative Interaction Methods The Eney Wand feature allows users to invoke the assistant by shaking the cursor over text or using the Option + W shortcut. This design solves the common pain point of manually copying and pasting content into chat windows. It enables seamless interaction with any text currently displayed on the user's screen. ## Hardware-Optimized AI Models MacPaw collaborated with Liquid AI to develop custom models specifically optimized for Apple hardware. While Eney leverages cloud-based models for complex tasks, it prioritizes local processing to enhance efficiency. This partnership aims to bring advanced AI capabilities to devices without relying exclusively on remote servers, ensuring faster and more private performance. ## Mnemos Memory System Eney utilizes Mnemos, a proprietary AI memory system that stores user preferences and project context locally. By using a knowledge graph, it connects information about people, events, and changing facts. While currently limited to managing its own memories, Mnemos is designed to provide increasingly personalized suggestions as it tracks relevant data. ## Writing and Workflow Tools The assistant includes Eney Spell, which corrects grammar and wording across applications like Slack, Mail, and browsers. It also supports eight languages, including English, Ukrainian, and German. Furthermore, Eney offers automated workflows such as Morning Brief and Plan My Day, alongside the ability to transcribe meetings and generate follow-up action items. ## Integration and Compatibility Eney integrates with essential services including Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Jira, and Linear. It allows users to manage these platforms through a single interface, reducing manual data transfer. Users can also import existing ChatGPT archives to maintain their established context and preferences when transitioning to this new, centralized AI-driven workspace environment. ## Subscription and Availability Eney is available now with a 14-day free trial including 10,000 AI credits. Following the trial, users can select from three subscription tiers: Starter at $14.99, Boost at $29.99, or Power at $49.99. While Setapp membership is not required, future updates may deepen the integration between Eney and the broader Setapp application ecosystem. ## Sources covering this story - https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/15/macpaw-launches-eney-a-proactive-ai-assistant-for-mac-and-iphone/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._