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Beam App Streams Individual Mac App Windows to Another Mac for Agent Management
Key points
- Beam streams single app windows from one Mac to another.
- Targets headless Mac Minis running AI agents.
- Requires Apple Silicon and macOS Sonoma or later on both Macs.
- Supports local interaction, file transfer, and audio.
- Offers free tiers and paid subscriptions for extended use.
Introducing Beam for Mac Window Streaming
Noats, a company co-founded by Hiten Shah and Sam Asante, has released Beam, a new macOS application. Beam's core functionality is to enable users to pull a single application window from one Mac and display it on another Mac, where it operates as if it were a locally installed application. This differs from traditional screen sharing by focusing on individual windows rather than an entire remote desktop.
Targeting AI Agent Workflows
The primary use case for Beam is managing AI agents running on headless Mac Minis. Instead of using full remote desktop solutions like Screen Sharing, users can select a specific window, such as a Terminal session or a browser window where an agent is active, and bring it to their primary Mac. This window integrates into the local macOS environment with its own Dock icon, Command+Tab switcher support, and local audio playback.
Technical Requirements and Features
Beam requires both Macs to have Apple Silicon processors and run macOS Sonoma or later. The machines can discover each other on the same Wi-Fi network or connect remotely via Tailscale. The company states that data, including windows, keystrokes, clipboard content, and audio, is encrypted and transmitted directly between Macs without passing through Noats' servers. The application also includes features like drag-and-drop file transfer and the ability to pull over a full display if needed. For non-Beam devices, a share link can provide view-only access to a single window in any browser.
Pricing and Future Development
Beam offers a free tier for hosting a Mac and joining a share link. Using one's own Mac is free for 20 minutes per day, with paid subscriptions available at $12 per month, $84 per year, or a $199 lifetime license. Native iOS and Android applications are reportedly under development. The app's release aligns with the growing trend of using Mac Minis as dedicated hardware for AI agents and local models.
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Reporting from
Noats launched Beam, a new macOS application that allows users to stream individual application windows from one Mac to another, making remote interaction with headless Macs running AI agents more efficient. This tool addresses the need for direct access to specific app windows without full desktop sharing, particularly for users managing AI workloads on dedicated Mac Minis.