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Version 0.3.0 • March 2026

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macOS signed & notarized
Lightweight (~50 MB)
No telemetry

macOS is available now. Windows and Linux builds are coming soon.

Recommended for macOS

Universal binary — works on all Macs

Requires macOS 12 Monterey or later

Download DMG

Need help installing? See the docs.

Install via Homebrew

Recommended for developers

brew install --cask nearword

Package manager support coming soon.

All downloads

macOS

Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel)

Download DMG

Install notes

Setup

NearWord may ask for OS-specific permissions (for example, Accessibility on macOS) to detect selections and show overlays. See First-time Setup.

Free vs Pro

NearWord is freemium. Start free, then upgrade when you need higher limits. See Pricing.