Canoryn

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Introduction ​

Welcome to the Canoryn documentation.

Canoryn is a native macOS assistant for building personal AI automations. It is not just a chatbot, and it is not just a shortcut runner. It lives close to your Mac, connecting voice commands, visual workflow graphs, native app actions, local context, and user-controlled AI providers.

What is Canoryn? ​

Canoryn is your AI presence on macOS. It understands commands, runs workflows, controls supported apps, and helps you automate personal work that Siri, Shortcuts, browser chatbots, and tools like n8n cannot comfortably handle.

Instead of navigating complex scripts or restricted cloud integrations, Canoryn lets you build powerful assistants that learn, remember, and act across your Mac using a clear, visual builder.

Core Capabilities ​

📱 Native macOS Integration ​

Canoryn is a native macOS application built specifically for Apple desktop environments. It runs fast, integrates with system accessibility APIs, and lives in your menu bar for instant access.

🧠 Personalized Memory & Context ​

Canoryn acts as a true personal assistant by learning your preferences and habits. It maintains a persistent local memory, allowing it to remember context from past conversations and adapt workflows to your personal style over time.

🎙️ Voice & Intent ​

Trigger workflows and speak commands naturally. Canoryn processes voice inputs to translate your intent into immediate system action.

📐 Visual Architect ​

Design custom workflows with a node-based editor. Wire together triggers, logic blocks, and app actions to automate tasks without writing code.

🔌 Native App Actions ​

Automate native system tasks and control supported applications (like Spotify, files, and terminal commands) directly through your workflows.

🔑 Bring Your Own AI Keys ​

Keep control over your costs and data. Connect your own API keys for providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or run local models.

🔒 Local-First Design ​

Your data and configurations stay on your device. Workflows are saved as .cryn files, which you can easily manage, back up, or share.

Next Steps ​

Ready to get started?