ProofPath

ProofPath

AI proofreading that works directly inside Microsoft Word. Select text, trigger your hotkey, and the AI refines your prose while you stay in your document.

Download for macOS How It Works

Why ProofPath

Editing should not interrupt your writing.

Switching between Word and a browser breaks concentration. Generic grammar tools miss academic nuance. AI chatbots require copying text back and forth.

ProofPath stays inside your workflow. Select text in Word, use a global hotkey to trigger proofreading, and review the suggested changes side by side. Apply them with one click.

System Requirements

macOS 12 (Monterey) or later

Microsoft Word for Mac

An API key from any supported AI provider

Features

Built for academic writing.

Word Integration

Communicates directly with Microsoft Word. No copying or pasting needed. Changes appear as a highlighted diff.

Multiple AI Providers

DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Groq, Perplexity. Bring your own API key for full control over cost and model choice.

Context-Aware

Select your document type: PhD thesis, journal article, or general editing. The AI adjusts its tone and depth accordingly.

UK/AU/NZ Spelling

Built-in preference for British, Australian, and New Zealand English. Your manuscript reads naturally for Commonwealth university standards.

Reviewer Comments

Optionally generate reviewer-style notes explaining each change. Useful for co-authors and for developing your own writing judgement.

Privacy First

Your text is sent directly to your AI provider using your own API key. ProofPath never stores or shares your content.

How It Works

1

Add Your API Key

Enter your key for any supported AI provider in the settings panel. ProofPath remembers your preference.

2

Select Text in Word

Highlight a sentence, paragraph, or section in your Word document.

3

Trigger Proofreading

Use your customisable global hotkey. ProofPath sends your text to the AI and returns the polished version with changes highlighted.

Download

Get ProofPath for macOS

Free 7-day trial. Requires macOS 12 or later and Microsoft Word.

Apple Silicon

M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs

Download DMG

Intel Mac

Intel-based Macs

Download DMG

Installation

  1. Download the DMG for your Mac's processor.
  2. Open the DMG and drag ProofPath to Applications.
  3. Launch ProofPath. If macOS shows a security warning, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
  4. Grant Accessibility permission when prompted. This enables the global hotkey and Word integration.
  5. Open Settings and add your AI provider's API key.

Windows version in development. Contact us for early access.