Beta
Free
Free during beta; date unconfirmed; announced $20/month afterward
- Included scope
- Work timeline; meeting search; OCR; answers; encrypted local storage; MCP
Hansel
● Identity checkedMac work-history memory and search · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Hansel records a searchable account of Mac activity, windows, documents and meetings, then answers questions with linked source context. It provides local encrypted storage and a permission-scoped read-only MCP endpoint for connected coding agents.
- Category
- Mac work-history memory and search
- Free access
- Currently free during beta with no card; vendor announces $20/month after beta with advance notice, but no end date is established.
- API access
- Local read-only HTTP MCP supports approved/scoped activity requests; Claude Code/Codex connection examples include optional Touch ID authorization.
Is Hansel right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to users retrieving earlier work decisions while inspecting evidence and local recording controls.
Before you choose
Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 14 Sonoma+. Screen rewind/OCR and searchable calls can capture sensitive content; inspect app permissions, exclusions and recording consent. Private-browser windows are protected by default per vendor. Encryption keys use Mac Keychain; AI requests go to zero-retention providers according to vendor, so processing is not entirely local. SOC 2 is explicitly coming soon, not current certification. Source-answer quality, redaction, deletion/export and approval enforcement were not tested. No app was installed, screen/meeting recorded or MCP access granted.
Workflow and handoff
Record a short fictional workflow with sensitive apps excluded, trace an answer to its source and inspect MCP permission scope before real work history.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 14 Sonoma+. Screen rewind/OCR and searchable calls can capture sensitive content; inspect app permissions, exclusions and recording consent. Private-browser windows are protected by default per vendor. Encryption keys use Mac Keychain; AI requests go to zero-retention providers according to vendor, so processing is not entirely local. SOC 2 is explicitly coming soon, not current certification. Source-answer quality, redaction, deletion/export and approval enforcement were not tested. No app was installed, screen/meeting recorded or MCP access granted.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Hansel records a searchable account of Mac activity, windows, documents and meetings, then answers questions with linked source context. It provides local encrypted storage and a permission-scoped read-only MCP endpoint for connected coding agents. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 14 Sonoma+. Screen rewind/OCR and searchable calls can capture sensitive content; inspect app permissions, exclusions and recording consent. Private-browser windows are protected by default per vendor. Encryption keys use Mac Keychain; AI requests go to zero-retention providers according to vendor, so processing is not entirely local. SOC 2 is explicitly coming soon, not current certification. Source-answer quality, redaction, deletion/export and approval enforcement were not tested. No app was installed, screen/meeting recorded or MCP access granted. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
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Hansel pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Hansel used for?
Hansel records a searchable account of Mac activity, windows, documents and meetings, then answers questions with linked source context. It provides local encrypted storage and a permission-scoped read-only MCP endpoint for connected coding agents.
Does Hansel have a free plan?
Currently free during beta with no card; vendor announces $20/month after beta with advance notice, but no end date is established.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Hansel cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Hansel through an API?
Local read-only HTTP MCP supports approved/scoped activity requests; Claude Code/Codex connection examples include optional Touch ID authorization.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 14 Sonoma+. Screen rewind/OCR and searchable calls can capture sensitive content; inspect app permissions, exclusions and recording consent. Private-browser windows are protected by default per vendor. Encryption keys use Mac Keychain; AI requests go to zero-retention providers according to vendor, so processing is not entirely local. SOC 2 is explicitly coming soon, not current certification. Source-answer quality, redaction, deletion/export and approval enforcement were not tested. No app was installed, screen/meeting recorded or MCP access granted.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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