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localai for Mac

OpenAI alternative

Quick answer: localai is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install localai. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 178 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What localai is

localai is a AI tool for macOS: openAI alternative.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install localai

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install localai.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install localai on Mac?

Run brew install localai in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is localai open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does localai run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is localai?

It was installed 178 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2610 in this catalogue.

What version of localai is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.12.1.