Frequently asked questions
Practical answers before you install.
If you need detail on privacy, provider setup, local storage, or availability, start here.
HUMR is a local-first macOS writing refinement workspace. It helps you improve selected text for clarity, tone, and publishability while keeping review and final control in your hands.
No. HUMR is not a chatbot interface. It is a refinement layer focused on edit-and-review workflows for professional writing.
Your drafts are stored locally on your Mac. Optional local history can be enabled. HUMR does not copy writing to a HUMR-managed backend.
No subscription is required for HUMR itself. Current purchase details are shown on the Mac App Store listing.
Yes. HUMR is BYOK (bring your own key). You provide your own provider credentials, stored in macOS Keychain.
You can write and manage local documents offline. Provider-backed refinement actions require internet access to reach your chosen provider.
No. HUMR is not positioned as a full word processor replacement. It is a refinement workspace focused on improving text before publication.
HUMR is built for professionals, founders, engineers, technical writers, and non-native English writers who care about clear, authored writing.
Yes. HUMR supports export workflows for RTF, PDF, and Markdown.
HUMR is privacy-first by design. It does not include analytics or tracking SDKs. Refinement requests go directly from your Mac to your selected provider.
HUMR requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Purchase details are shown on the Mac App Store listing. Provider API usage is billed separately by your chosen provider.