setup in 5 steps
pochi will walk you through everything. no API keys needed — just sign up, download, and activate.
create your account
sign up with google or github. takes 10 seconds.
“hey! sign up and i'll be ready to go!”
download & install
download the DMG, open it, and drag Pochi AI into the Applications folder.
“just drag me into Applications — easy!”
allow in macOS security
double-click Pochi AI — macOS will block it the first time. click Done, then open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click "Open Anyway". enter your password and click Open. this is only needed once.
“macOS just wants to double-check you trust me. Privacy & Security → Open Anyway and we're good!”
grant permissions
Pochi AI will ask for Accessibility and Screen Recording access. allow both in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
“i need Accessibility for gesture detection and Screen Recording to see what you see!”
activate & go
click Start Pochi, then paste your 6-character activation code from the dashboard. your free trial starts instantly. use L-L-L-R-R or Cmd+Shift+Space to capture your screen and ask anything.
“paste the code, and we're a team! L-L-L-R-R to capture, or Cmd+Shift+Space.”
quick reference: gestures & hotkeys
L-L-L-R-RCmd+Shift+SpaceR-R-RCmd+Shift+HM-M-MCmd+Shift+XCmd+Shift+Q