SigmaOS is a macOS-native web browser built on WebKit that prioritizes user focus and organization through features like tab workspaces and vertical tabs. It integrates an AI assistant, Airis, to provide contextual answers and website summaries, enhancing information retrieval and task management. The browser also offers performance optimizations, built-in ad-blocking, and support for Chromium extensions to create an efficient browsing environment.
Funding
$4.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Modern web users often struggle with tab overload and context switching, leading to decreased productivity and difficulty in managing multiple web-based tasks efficiently. Existing browsers lack intuitive organization and features that cater specifically to the workflows of researchers, founders, and content creators.
Solution
SigmaOS is a macOS web browser designed to enhance productivity by providing a streamlined, organized browsing experience. It introduces the concept of Workspaces to group related tabs, enabling users to maintain focus and context across different projects or tasks. The browser incorporates features like vertical tabs, split-screen functionality, and single-key shortcuts to optimize navigation and multitasking. Additionally, SigmaOS offers an AI-powered companion, Airis, which provides contextual assistance, interactive summaries, and intelligent search capabilities directly within the browser.
Target Audience
SigmaOS targets researchers, founders, content creators, students, and other professionals who spend significant time working online and require a more organized and efficient browsing experience on macOS.
Features
- **Workspaces:** Organize tabs into separate, manageable lists for different projects or tasks.
- **Vertical Tabs:** Display tabs vertically for improved overview and easier navigation.
- **Tabs as Tasks:** Mark tabs as "done" to clear completed tasks or lock them to prevent accidental closure.
- **Split Screen:** Work on two websites simultaneously with an integrated split-screen mode.
- **Lazy Search:** Instantly search through tabs, history, bookmarks, and commands using a single keystroke.
- **Airis AI Companion:** Chat with any website, get explanations of content, and generate interactive summaries.
- **Magic Theme:** Automatically adjust the browser's color scheme to match the website being viewed.
- **Ad Blocker:** Built-in ad-blocking functionality for a cleaner browsing experience.
- **Focus Mode:** Hide all distractions, including the sidebar and top bar, to focus on a single webpage.
- **Easy Migration:** Import logins, cookies, history, and extensions from other browsers.
- **Multiple Logins:** Use separate profiles within workspaces to log in to different accounts simultaneously.
- **Single-Key Shortcuts:** Navigate and manage the browser using simple, single-key shortcuts.
- **Command-Hover:** Preview links without opening them.
- **Autosync:** Synchronize settings and workspaces across multiple macOS devices.
- **Magic Rename:** Automatically rename frequently used tabs for easy identification.
- **WebKit Engine:** Utilizes the WebKit rendering engine for performance, security, and macOS integration.
- **SwiftUI Optimized:** Built with native SwiftUI for performance improvements on macOS.
- **Apple Keychain Integration:** Securely store passwords using Apple Keychain.
- **Chrome Extension Support:** Compatible with popular Chrome extensions.
- **Power Efficiency:** Optimized for M1/M2 chips to maximize battery life.
- **Page Suspension:** Automatically unload inactive pages to conserve RAM.