A continuous cycle of dreaming, observing, acting, and learning — Nova gets smarter every day.
How Nova thinks
DreamConsolidates memories during idle
ObserveUnderstands your screen context
ActExecutes tasks proactively
LearnGets smarter every interaction
A continuous cycle — Nova gets better every day.
Dream Consolidation
During idle periods, Nova consolidates your conversations into structured memories. It extracts entities, sentiment, and importance scores — like how your brain processes the day during REM sleep. This reduces context window pressure and builds a rich memory graph.
Ambient Observation
Nova periodically glances at your screen using a local vision model. It understands what app you're in, what you're working on, and offers context-aware help. All processing happens on-device — screenshots never leave your Mac.
Proactive Action
Nova checks your inbox, scans your calendar, monitors your battery, checks the weather, and composes morning briefings — all without being asked. Complex tasks are decomposed into subtasks handled by parallel agents.
Continuous Learning
Every interaction makes Nova smarter. Preferences, patterns, and context accumulate in local memory files that you can inspect, edit, or delete at any time. Nova evolves to match your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nova AI?
Nova is a local-first AI assistant for Mac that runs entirely on your device. It controls your apps, reads your messages, observes your screen, and learns from your habits — without sending any data to the cloud.
Is Nova free to use?
Yes. Nova is completely free for local use with unlimited conversations and 50+ built-in automations. Nova Pro at $9.99/month adds frontier cloud models and remote access.
Does Nova require an internet connection?
No. Nova runs a local AI model on your Mac and works fully offline. You can use it on airplanes, in coffee shops, or anywhere without Wi-Fi. Cloud models are optional.
How does Nova protect my privacy?
Nova processes all data locally on your Mac without cloud uploads. Screenshots, iMessage data, and memory files never leave your device. There is no telemetry or data collection.
What can Nova control on my Mac?
Nova controls iMessage, Spotify, Calendar, Notes, Reminders, files, windows, shell commands, screenshots, timers, system health, text-to-speech, AppleScript, and 50+ other macOS features.
How does dream consolidation work?
During idle time, Nova consolidates your conversations into structured memories by extracting entities, sentiment, and importance scores — similar to how the brain processes information during sleep.
Can Nova reply to my iMessages automatically?
Yes. Nova monitors your iMessages and replies in your voice with configurable chattiness, speed, and personality. It includes prompt injection protection and per-contact rate limiting.
Does Nova work on Windows?
Yes. Nova is available for both Mac and Windows. The Mac version has deeper integrations like iMessage and AppleScript. Windows covers core AI features and screen control.
Can I access Nova remotely from my phone?
Yes. Nova Pro subscribers can control their Mac from any browser or phone. Commands are relayed securely through encrypted device pairing with one-time codes.
How do I install Nova?
Download the DMG from heynova.se, drag Nova to Applications, and open it. The local AI engine downloads automatically on first launch. Start chatting within 60 seconds.
What is Nova AI Dating?
Nova Dating uses AI-to-AI compatibility matching. Your Nova talks to the other person's Nova across 5 dimensions — interests, humor, values, lifestyle, and emotional depth — before you ever connect. No swiping. No photos until mutual consent. 100% private. 24h free trial, then $9.99/mo with Pro.
How is Nova Dating different from Tinder?
Nova replaces swiping with personality-first AI matching. Your AI chats with theirs across 5 rounds, then you read full transcripts to evaluate compatibility. No photos until both agree to reveal identity. 24-hour free trial, then $9.99/mo with Nova Pro.
Can Nova help me with dating messages?
Yes. Nova auto-replies to dating conversations across iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram in your authentic voice. Messages are generated from your SOUL.md personality profile, not generic templates. It also checks your calendar and suggests times for dates.
Experience it yourself
Free during early access. Start chatting in 60 seconds.