Hodor

What it does

Hodor is a lightweight, native macOS app that lets you save and instantly launch prompts into any AI tool. It eliminates the need to retype or copy-paste frequently used prompts by providing three activation methods: sliding to the screen edge to browse and click, assigning a letter shortcut (Ctrl+Opt+R + letter), or setting a keyword (e.g., ;git) that auto-pastes the prompt wherever you're typing.

Who it is for

Hodor is designed for macOS users who frequently interact with AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, or any web-based AI) and want to streamline their workflow by reusing prompts without manual copying. It's particularly useful for developers, writers, researchers, or anyone who relies on a set of standard prompts for productivity.

Why it matters

Repeatedly typing or pasting the same prompts wastes time and breaks focus. Hodor solves this by providing a frictionless, keyboard-driven launcher that works across any app. Its tiny footprint (701KB), native performance, and open-source, no-data-collection design make it a trustworthy alternative to heavier launchers like Raycast or Alfred for prompt-specific use cases.

Launch signal

Hodor was launched on Hacker News as "Show HN: Hodor – a 701KB native macOS prompt launcher for AI tools." The app is free, open source (on GitHub), Apple notarized, and requires only Accessibility permission to paste into other apps. The latest version is v1.3.2 (dated 05/18/26).

Brand and naming

The name "Hodor" is a playful reference to the Game of Thrones character known for his single-word utterance, mirroring the app's purpose of launching prompts with minimal effort. The branding emphasizes simplicity, speed, and trustworthiness through its open-source and no-data-collection policies. The tagline "Instantly launch your prompts into any AI tool" clearly communicates the core value proposition.