# Nico Voice-controlled Mac agent for local files, apps and browsers. A dedicated worker executes tasks using the AI account you connect. Canonical profile: https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/agents/nico/ Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/about/) Sources reviewed: 2026-11-09 Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests. ## Overview Nico is the NativeMind team’s desktop app. Its worker uses the Pi agent harness. - Provider: NativeMind - Product family: Nico - Profile type: Personal desktop agent - Environment: Apple silicon Mac on macOS 15.4 or later, built-in browser or Chrome extension - Connections: Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Finder, Preview and Chrome - Setup: Install the DMG, enable microphone and input monitoring permissions, and connect an AI account. - Pricing model: Free download with separate model costs, Plus voice replies for USD 15 monthly ## Key features ### Speak from any app The right Command key starts voice input. Nico can use the current window as context. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Separate conversation from execution A conversational agent stays available while the sandboxed worker plans and uses tools. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Work with files and Mac apps The worker can analyze documents, save outputs as files and operate installed apps. Source: https://nico.app/ ### Manage memories You can view, edit, delete and back up local memories. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Follow up on commitments Nico can revisit deadlines and plans you mention and follow up proactively. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ## Example workflows ### Compare contracts with an email - Your input: Three PDFs and the matching email. - Possible result: A local note listing conflicting payment dates. - What to check: Check the amounts and sources and approve any sending separately. ### Record an invoice from a PDF - Your input: A PDF and desired spreadsheet columns. - Possible result: A table with date, amount and reference. - What to check: Check currency, gross amount and file location. ## Requirements and limits ### Compatible Mac and permissions Requirement: The app requires Apple silicon and macOS 15.4 or later. Input and app permissions depend on the task. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Processing by AI services Limitation: Worker requests go directly to your provider. Conversation content and relevant memories may pass through Nico’s relay to other services. Source: https://nico.app/privacy/ ### Approval for sending and payments Requirement: According to the provider, sending email and making payments wait for your approval. Source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ## A good fit if … - you want to start tasks in your existing Mac apps by voice - you want to use your own model account and editable local memories - you want to keep track of commitments and deadlines on your Mac ## Less suitable if … - you use Windows or Linux - you need all conversation and worker requests processed fully offline Editorial assessment based on provider documentation. Not a product test. ## Usable AI models Open choice The worker uses existing accounts, API keys, OpenRouter or OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible endpoints. The conversational agent follows a separate processing path. - Model families named: OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), xAI (Grok) · Other models can be connected freely - Model choice: You choose - Your own API key: Yes - Router or custom endpoint: Yes - Local models: Not stated Documented · Sources accessed on: 2026-11-09 - [Nico · Product overview](https://nico.app/) - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) ## Europe & regional availability Product access, country availability and data processing are assessed separately. Reviewed scope: Nico · Documented product access Reviewed on: 2026-11-09 ### Access and regional conditions With requirements The Mac download is publicly linked. Model account access and relay processing should be checked separately. The sources do not identify a country-by-country eligibility list. Region covered: EU/EEA, United Kingdom and Switzerland Documented reason: The conditions of the specific access route and connected services apply. Official source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ Official source: https://nico.app/privacy/ ## Accounts & permissions Based on provider documentation. Permissions depend on the account, integration and organization policies. Review the permissions actually requested before use. Configuration covered: Nico · Account and permissions Sources reviewed: 2026-11-09 ### Account used Documented: The Nico account and connected model account are separate. Model credentials are managed locally. Evidence: https://nico.app/privacy/ ### Admin approval Documented: Sending, payments and irreversible actions wait for approval according to the provider. Evidence: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Data access & team sharing Documented with conditions: Reach depends on macOS permissions, browser sign-ins and the optional Chrome extension. Evidence: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ## Prices and included usage Pricing checked: 2026-11-09 Free download with separate model costs, Plus voice replies for USD 15 monthly ### Free USD 0 for the app On-device speech recognition and text replies, with your own AI account for the worker. Price source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Plus USD 15 / month Adds Nico’s spoken replies. Price source: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ Pricing details: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ## Operation & oversight Based on public provider documentation. Assessments are editorial inferences from the stated properties. Actual time requirements and reliability have not been measured. Deployment covered: Nico · Execution and resumption Sources reviewed: 2026-11-09 ### Files and working state Documented: Files, history and task records are stored locally. Evidence: https://nico.app/privacy/ ### Sign-ins Documented: The worker uses the chosen AI account and existing local app sign-ins. Evidence: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Starting further runs Documented: Tasks start by voice or typed input. Nico can proactively follow up on known plans. Evidence: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Human intervention Documented: Sending and payments wait for approval. Evidence: https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ ### Detecting errors Documented with conditions: Nico shows work steps and reports results. Automatic failure alerts for all actions are unclear. Evidence: https://nico.app/ ### Resuming after failures Open in reviewed sources: Guaranteed recovery after app or host failure is not documented. Evidence: https://nico.app/privacy/ ### Editorial assessment Editorial assessment for the documented access route. Each criterion lists requirements and unresolved operating details. ## Memory and conversation continuity Scope: Local Nico memory and task history Sources accessed: 2026-11-09 Editable local memories that support relevant conversations and proactive follow-ups. ### Storage and scope Documented: The privacy policy says memories, chat history and task records reside on the Mac. Relevant memories may be transmitted with a conversation. - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) ### Selection and timing Partly documented: Nico remembers plans, deadlines and people you mention. The exact rules for selecting durable entries are undisclosed. - [Nico · Product introduction](https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/) ### Inspect, edit and delete Documented: Memories can be viewed, edited, deleted and backed up. Deleting the account does not automatically remove local files. - [Nico · Product introduction](https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/) - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) ### Agent and channel boundaries Partly documented: The provider documents memory on your own Mac. Separate profiles and synchronization between Macs remain unclear. - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) ### Retrieval Partly documented: Relevant memories may accompany a conversation and inform proactive follow-ups. Search, ranking and source attribution are not described in detail. - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) - [Nico · Product introduction](https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/) ### Session reset and compaction Partly documented: Stored history and memories provide context to later conversations. Guaranteed resumption of interrupted tool actions is not established. - [Nico · Privacy policy](https://nico.app/privacy/) - [Nico · Product introduction](https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/) ## Context The app requires Apple silicon and macOS 15.4 or later. Input and app permissions depend on the task. Official product documentation reviewed. Workflows and assessments are editorial; hands-on product tests are outside the scope of this directory. ## Sources - https://nico.app/ - https://nativemind.app/blog/nativemind-meet-nico/ - https://nico.app/privacy/ ## Provider The NativeMind team develops Nico as a standalone Mac app. - Operator: NativeMind - Organization: Software provider - Website: https://nico.app/ - Reviewed: 2026-11-09 - Provider source: https://nico.app/ [Sources and method](https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/sources/)