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mlx-swift-chat

preternatural-explore/mlx-swift-chat

SwiftUI frontend for local LLM inference with MLX framework

GraphCanon updated 3w · GitHub synced 3w

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Decision brief

mlx-swift-chat is a SwiftUI frontend for local LLM inference on iOS and macOS using Apple's MLX framework.

Good fit when

  • When you require an easy-to-integrate user interface that complies with the design language of Apple's ecosystem, as mlx.swift.chat leverages SwiftUI to ensure native look-and-feel across devices.
  • For development targeting exclusively iOS and macOS environments where leveraging Apple’s MLX framework for high-performance inference is essential.

Avoid when

  • If your target platform includes operating systems other than iOS or macOS, as mlx-swift-chat does not support platforms outside of the Apple ecosystem.
  • In scenarios where developers prefer frameworks that offer cross-platform inference capabilities without relying on specific Apple technology stacks.

Observed Jul 15, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Dormant (636d since push)
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Install

git clone https://github.com/preternatural-explore/mlx-swift-chat

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Overview

mlx-swift-chat is a multi-platform SwiftUI application for running local large language models using Apple's MLX framework on iOS and macOS.

Capability facts

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Source: github.language · Jul 26, 2026

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README

Installation

  1. Open the Xcode project.
  2. Go to Signing & Capabilities.
  3. Change the Team to your own team.
  4. Set the destination to My Mac.
  5. Click Run.

Support for iOS is coming next week.


What are the minimum hardware and software requirements?

  • Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3) with macOS 14.0 or newer.
  • Any A-Series chip (iPad, iPhone) with iOS 17.2 or newer.

For agents

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