Ask AI with your own instruction
In ActionClip 2.3.6, select text and choose Ask AI. A compact input opens first. Type an instruction such as “Explain this simply” and press Return or Send. AI runs only after you submit.
The result shows your question separately from the answer. Use the answer’s Copy button, then ask a follow-up such as “Make it shorter.” The conversation retains the selected text and earlier turns for that popup. Close it with the cross button when finished.
Ask about a result
Turn on Settings → Result Popup → Ask AI to show the conversation button on supported results. Click it to open Ask about this…, enter your question, and send. The input keeps focus after submission.
Collapse and reopen the conversation without losing its draft or earlier turns. Copy uses the currently displayed answer; Replace also needs an editable original selection. Chat and Translate & Reply popups stay open until you use the cross button, even when ordinary results are configured to close on outside clicks.
Questions, the source selection, the result and earlier turns are sent to the selected AI provider when you submit. Online requests require Allow online actions. Local providers keep inference on your Mac.
Example
Select a paragraph from an article. Ask “Explain this simply,” then follow up with “Give me one everyday example.” Copy the answer from its result box.
Settings
Use your configured AI provider and model. Set defaults in Settings → AI, or choose the provider in the action’s gear. The instruction starts empty and AI runs after Send.
Requirements and privacy
Available in ActionClip 2.3.6. A usable AI connection or supported local provider is required. Online requests send the selected text, instruction and conversation context to the provider and follow Allow online actions. The answer may need checking.