Show HN: Qelvora, a local Mac writing tool I built by directing Codex (qelvora.app)

Qelvora, a newly launched macOS writing tool, leverages local Ollama models to provide fast, private correction, rewriting, and translation of selected text without sending data to the cloud. This native utility integrates seamlessly into various macOS applications, enabling users to draw a rectangle around text and instantly receive corrections or translations based on the local context. Its design prioritizes user privacy and is particularly suitable for writing sensitive drafts, customer communications, or internal notes. Significantly, Qelvora enhances the efficacy of local LLMs (Large Language Models) for practical workflows by offering features that adapt to the unique behaviors of different applications, such as chat and document editors. It accommodates both traditional text selection and OCR for text within apps where native editing features may be lacking. As a resource for developers and privacy-focused users, Qelvora emphasizes maintaining control over drafts and ensures that sensitive information remains on the user’s device, making it a noteworthy addition to the AI/ML community’s toolkit for local text processing.