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brew install --cask vmlx v1.5.67

Run open-source AI models locally on Apple Silicon Macs with chat, coding, and image generation.

Why you might care

vMLX lets you run LLMs and image generators entirely on-device without cloud uploads, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users and those without internet dependency. It supports multiple model families and includes built-in tools for coding, chat, and image generation via Flux.

Categories

ai ml

Alternatives

Ollama LM Studio Jan
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365-day · #3183

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