Support
Maben Study is an early version, so feedback helps a lot. If something doesn't work, or you have a question about it, email me directly. I read every message and answer myself.
If something goes wrong, it helps to include your macOS version, which AI provider you use, and what you did just before it happened.
Requirements
- Mac
- macOS 26 or later, on Apple silicon or Intel.
- AI
- An API key from Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Groq, Mistral or DeepSeek, or a local model running in Ollama or LM Studio.
- Account
- None. There's no Maben account to sign up for.
Questions
How do I install it?
Download the app, open the zip file and drag Maben Study to your Applications folder. It's signed with my Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens with a double-click; there's nothing to allow in System Settings first.
Do I have to pay for the AI?
Maben Study uses the AI provider you set up. With a paid API key you pay that provider directly for what you use, and you can set a monthly limit in the app. A local model in Ollama or LM Studio costs nothing to run.
Which files can I import?
PDFs (including scanned pages), PowerPoint, Word, RTF, HTML, plain text and Markdown, photos, audio and video recordings, and web pages. You can drop in whole folders, including folders inside folders; duplicates and junk files are skipped.
Does my course material leave my Mac?
Reading your files, OCR on scans and transcribing recordings all happen on your Mac. When you use an AI feature, the text it needs is sent from your Mac to the AI provider you chose. If you'd rather your course files never leave the Mac, turn on local models for material in Settings. See the privacy policy for the details.
Where is my data stored?
In ~/Library/Application Support/Maben Study/ on your Mac, together with copies of the files you imported. API keys are kept in the macOS Keychain.
What happens when I miss a study day?
Nothing you need to fix. The plan is rebuilt from where you are every day, so the work you missed spreads over the days that are left before the test.
Can I share a subject with classmates?
Yes. Export a subject as one file and send it. The shared version leaves out your answers, notes and grades.
How do I move to a new Mac or make a backup?
Make a full backup in the app and import it on the other Mac. You can also export and import single subjects.
Which languages does it support?
The app itself is available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese. Your material, the AI's answers and dictation work in about 50 languages.
How do I get a new version?
The app doesn't update itself yet. New versions are posted on this website: download it again and replace the app in your Applications folder. Your subjects and settings stay where they are.