Acti

Acti: The World’s First Agentic Keyboard

In the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile technology, Acti has emerged as a revolutionary tool that redefines how we interact with our smartphones. Known as “The first agentic keyboard,” Acti moves beyond the limitations of traditional text entry. While standard keyboards focus on predicting your next word, Acti is designed to take your next action.

As the slogan suggests: “Words in. Actions out.” This innovative software turns every text field on your device into a powerful action layer, allowing you to execute complex tasks without ever leaving the app you are currently using. Selected for the Google AI Startups program, Acti is already making waves in the tech industry, earning praise from major publications for its ability to put AI agents directly into the user's hands.

What’s Acti?

Acti is more than just a replacement for your default keyboard; it is an agentic keyboard built for the modern, AI-driven era. Most mobile keyboards today use basic artificial intelligence to suggest corrections or predict the next word in a sentence. Acti, however, operates on a different philosophy. It functions as a seamless interface between your intent and the execution of that intent across various applications and APIs.

The Philosophy of Acti

The core of the Acti experience is built upon four foundational pillars:

1. Amplify your bandwidth: Acti allows you to handle more tasks in less time.
2. Command your routine: It integrates your daily habits into a single, cohesive interface.
3. Transcend app boundaries: No more jumping between dozens of apps to get a single job done.
4. Intuit your needs: The system understands what you want to achieve based on what you type.

By positioning itself as an AI assistant built directly into your keyboard, Acti bridges the gap between typing a message and performing a function. Media outlets like TechCrunch have noted that Acti effectively "puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard," while Digital Trends highlights how it transforms the keyboard into a comprehensive AI assistant.

Key Features of Acti

Acti introduces several industry-first features that distinguish it from competitors like Gboard, Grammarly, or Siri. It is designed for those who are "obsessed" with efficiency and speed.

The Acti Bar

One of the most significant innovations is the Acti Bar, which serves as the evolution of the traditional space bar. The motto “Acti Bar > Space Bar” represents the shift from passive typing to active execution. The Acti Bar allows you to type your intent anywhere and then, with a simple long-press, trigger the agentic capabilities of the keyboard to "invoke magic."

Skill Keys and The Skill Hub

Acti allows users to “Choose Your Arsenal” by equipping specific skill sets tailored to their personal subculture. These Skill Keys allow for execution at the speed of thought. Some of the pre-configured skills include:

• Weather Rizz: Sends thoughtful messages based on real-time weather data.
• GenZ Rizzer: Tailors your communication style for modern social interactions.
• Productivity Ninja: Optimizes your workflow and task management.
• Twitter Guy: Streamlines social media posting and engagement.
• Crypto Degen: Provides quick access to blockchain and cryptocurrency data.
• Super Writer & Super Fans: Specialized tools for content creators and enthusiasts.

Acti Skill Builder

For those who want to customize their experience, the Acti Skill Builder allows users to "Wire Your Ideas." You can mash up APIs and various applications to forge custom Skill Keys. This ecosystem supports over 100+ tools and APIs, including:

• Apps: Notion, Gmail, Calendly, and more.
• APIs: WeatherAPI, NBA Stats, and TwitterAPI.

The Actier Community

Acti features a thriving community of creators—the Actier Community—who develop and share their own skills. Some notable community members include:

• ychen_33: Over 1.1 million downloads for their custom skills.
• nathanr_24: Over 402,000 downloads.
• chris.w31: Over 210,000 downloads.
• kevinli9222: Over 128,000 downloads.

How to Use Acti

Using the Acti agentic keyboard is intuitive, requiring only three simple steps to move from an idea to an executed action:

1. Type your intent: Enter what you want to do directly into any text field (e.g., "Summon SF's best Italian restaurants" or "Drop World Cup schedules").
2. Hold the Acti Bar: Instead of just tapping the space bar, perform a long-press on the Acti Bar.
3. Invoke magic: Watch as the AI agent executes the task, whether it is sharing a location link, fetching data from an API, or formatting a summary.

Use Cases

Acti is designed to handle a wide variety of real-world scenarios across different platforms and contexts:

• Instant Information Sharing: You can quickly "Drop World Cup schedules" or "Share your location link instantly" without leaving your chat app.
• Local Discovery: Use the keyboard to "Summon SF's best Italian restaurants" and share the results immediately with friends.
• Workflow Automation: Through the Skill Builder, a user could create a command like: “Get current weather for {location} and format as a short summary...” and have it instantly output into a Gmail draft or a Notion page.
• Social Engagement: Use specialized Skill Keys like the "Twitter Guy" or "GenZ Rizzer" to ensure your tone and content are perfect for the platform you are using.

FAQ

Q: What exactly is an Agentic Keyboard? A: An agentic keyboard like Acti is a keyboard that can perform actions on your behalf using AI agents, rather than just inputting text or predicting words.

Q: Is Acti available for both iOS and Android? A: Yes, Acti is available as a free agentic keyboard for both iPhone and Android devices.

Q: How does the Acti Bar differ from a regular space bar? A: While it functions as a space bar for typing, the Acti Bar acts as an AI trigger. Holding it down activates the agentic layer to execute the command you have typed.

Q: Can I build my own functions in Acti? A: Yes, the Acti Skill Builder allows you to connect over 100 tools and APIs to create custom Skill Keys tailored to your specific needs.

Q: How does Acti compare to Gboard or Siri? A: Unlike Gboard, which is primarily a tool for text input and search, Acti is an action-oriented layer. Unlike Siri, which often requires voice commands and app-switching, Acti works directly within any text field you are already using.

"Acti doesn't predict your next word. It takes your next action."