mlx-swift-chat
SwiftUI frontend for local LLM inference with MLX framework
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026
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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 (692d since push)
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
git clone https://github.com/preternatural-explore/mlx-swift-chatSimilar tools
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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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- swift
Source: github.language · Sep 20, 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/...
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