Global HUD — always reachable
One configurable hotkey summons the Promptheus HUD over any app, any Space. Nothing to switch to. Nothing to open. It's already there.
Native macOS utility
Stop hunting
for prompts.
Hit a key.
Promptheus is a keyboard-first prompt manager for macOS. Summon it from anywhere, fuzzy-search your library, fill in the context, and copy — without leaving what you were doing.
Requires macOS 13 or later · Menu bar app · No account needed
The problem
Every prompt retrieval
breaks your concentration.
You already know the prompt you need. The problem is getting to it. The context switch — however brief — costs more than the seconds it takes.
- Digging through Notion, Apple Notes, or a text file to find a prompt you wrote three weeks ago.
- Copying a stale template and manually replacing every placeholder before you can use it.
- Losing the mental thread of your work while you hunt for the right wording.
- Starting from scratch because you can't find the version that actually worked.
The loop
How Promptheus works — four steps
01
Summon
Press your configurable hotkey from anywhere on macOS. The Promptheus HUD floats above whatever you're working in.
02
Find
Start typing. Fuzzy search surfaces the right prompt in milliseconds, ranked by how often you use it.
03
Fill
Variable fields appear automatically for every placeholder in the prompt.
{{role}}, {{context}}, {{tone}}
04
Copy
Hit return. Your completed, variable-filled prompt lands in the clipboard. Paste and go.
Built for flow
Promptheus features
Fuzzy search — finds what you mean
Type part of a prompt name, a keyword, or even a rough approximation. Recency and frequency-aware ranking means the prompts you use most surface first.
Dynamic variables — personalise every time
Write prompts once using {{variable_name}} syntax. Promptheus generates an input field for each placeholder the moment you select that prompt. Fresh context, zero manual editing.
Prompt library — create, edit, organise
A dedicated library manager for building your prompt collection. Add new templates, edit existing ones, and delete what you no longer need — all in one place.
Menu bar native — lives where you work
Promptheus is a true menu bar app with no Dock icon. It stays out of the way until you need it, and launches at login so your library is always ready.
Usage-aware ranking — smarter over time
The more you use a prompt, the higher it ranks. Promptheus learns which templates matter to your workflow so retrieval gets faster, not slower, as your library grows.
Why different
Not another place
to store things.
Most tools that hold prompts were built for something else. Promptheus was built for one job: getting the right prompt into your clipboard in the fewest possible keystrokes, from wherever you already are.
Not a notes app
Notion, Apple Notes, and Bear require a full context switch. You leave your tool, find the note, copy, come back. Promptheus stays invisible until you call it.
Not a knowledge base
Knowledge bases are for reading, referencing, and linking. Promptheus is for retrieval and action. The goal is the clipboard, not the page.
Not a generic clipboard manager
Clipboard managers replay what you already copied. Promptheus stores intent — structured templates you designed — and fills in the missing context each time.
Not just snippets
Static text expanders replace fixed strings. They can't prompt you for context. Dynamic variable injection is the difference between a template and a finished prompt.
Use case — Developers
Code review, debug,
commit — all templated.
Store your go-to code review prompts, debug request templates, and PR description formats. Hit the hotkey mid-session, fill in the PR number and focus area, and paste directly into ChatGPT or Claude without breaking your IDE flow. For capturing and annotating UI bugs before prompting, pair Promptheus with TidyShot.
Example prompt
Review pull request {{pr_number}} with a focus on {{focus_area}}. Flag any issues with error handling, and suggest improvements to the test coverage.
Use case — AI users
One library for
every model you use.
Stop retyping the same system prompts into ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Store your best-performing prompts once, retrieve them anywhere, and swap context variables without rewriting from scratch each time.
Example prompt
You are a {{role}}. Respond in a {{tone}} tone. The audience is {{audience}}. Keep your answer under {{word_limit}} words.
Use case — Writers
Reusable briefs,
zero manual editing.
Brief templates, tone-of-voice guides, interview question formats — keep them all in Promptheus and pull the right one the moment you need it. Fill in the subject and angle, copy, and write.
Example prompt
Write a {{format}} about {{subject}}. Angle: {{angle}}. Tone: {{tone}}. Target length: {{length}} words.
Use case — Operators & PMs
Status updates, briefs,
and follow-ups — fast.
Standardise how your team communicates. Keep your weekly update template, stakeholder brief format, and meeting recap structure in Promptheus. Customise per project in seconds.
Example prompt
Write a status update for {{project}}. This week: {{progress}}. Blockers: {{blockers}}. Next steps: {{next_steps}}.
FAQ
What is a prompt manager?
A prompt manager is a tool for storing, organising, and retrieving text prompts and templates. Promptheus adds a global hotkey and variable injection so you can retrieve and personalise prompts without leaving whatever you're working in. It's the missing layer between your AI tools and your keyboard.
How is Promptheus different from a notes app or snippet tool?
Notes apps require a full context switch — you leave your tool, find the note, copy, come back. Static snippet tools replace fixed text but can't prompt you for context. Promptheus is purpose-built for prompt workflows: a floating HUD, fuzzy search, and dynamic {{variable}} fields that generate input prompts the moment you select a template.
Does Promptheus work with ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes. Promptheus copies the completed prompt to your clipboard. You paste it into any app — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, email, Notion, Slack, a code editor, or anything else that accepts text. It's deliberately tool-agnostic. No integrations needed.
How do dynamic variables work?
Write any prompt with {{variable_name}} placeholders — for example, {{tone}} or {{pr_number}}. When you select that prompt in the HUD, Promptheus automatically generates an input field for each placeholder. Fill them in, press return, and the final prompt — with every variable injected — lands in your clipboard.
Is Promptheus a native macOS app?
Yes. Promptheus is built natively for macOS. It lives in your menu bar, has no Dock icon, and launches at login. There is no Electron, no web wrapper, no background server, and no account to create. It behaves exactly like a Mac app should.
Do I need to leave my current app to use it?
No. The HUD is a floating overlay triggered by a global hotkey. It appears over whatever app you are in — your IDE, your browser, your email client — and dismisses cleanly the moment you copy your prompt. You never leave the context you were working in.
What macOS version does Promptheus require?
Promptheus requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. It is distributed through the Mac App Store.
Ready when you are
The right prompt,
in seconds.
Download on Mac App Store
macOS 13+ · Menu bar app · No account required