Use Echoo with OpenAI / ChatGPT
Connect Echoo to OpenAI GPT models for powerful AI text transformation on macOS. Use GPT-4, GPT-5, and more with keyboard shortcuts.
Setup Guide
Get an OpenAI API key
Visit platform.openai.com, create an account, and generate an API key.
Open Echoo settings
Click the Echoo icon in your menu bar and open Settings.
Select OpenAI as provider
Navigate to the AI Provider section and select OpenAI.
Paste your API key
Enter your API key. It's stored securely in Apple Keychain.
Choose a model
Select GPT-5.2 for best quality, GPT-5 Mini for speed, or GPT-4.1 Nano for low-cost tasks.
Features
Supported Models
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing varies by model. GPT-4.1 Nano is the most affordable for quick tasks. GPT-5 Mini offers a great balance of cost and capability. Check openai.com/pricing for current rates.
Yes, your API key is stored in Apple Keychain - the same encrypted storage macOS uses for passwords. Echoo never transmits it.
GPT-5.2 is the most capable for complex tasks. GPT-5 Mini is the best balance of speed and quality. GPT-4.1 Nano is fastest and cheapest for simple grammar fixes and rewrites.
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