maclocal-api
macOS-based CLI and aggregator for utilizing Apple's ML models with OpenAI-compatible API
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Decision brief
maclocal-api is a macOS-specific tool that aggregates Apple's ML models into an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint, offering server and single-command modes for local inference with support for Apple Vision.
Good fit when
- You need to integrate Apple's MLX or Foundation Models locally on a Mac in a manner that conforms to the OpenAI API standard.
- Your workflow requires utilizing Apple-specific hardware features like Apple Silicon, and you want to operate with local AI without internet dependency.
Avoid when
- You are working on non-Mac platforms as maclocal-api is macOS-dependent and does not support cross-platform operations.
- If you require cloud-based services or integration with broader cloud ecosystems that do not align with the OpenAI-compatible API offered by maclocal-api.
- Hosting:
- self hosted - Enables users to run their own models locally without needing external cloud services.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Being under MIT license, the core software is free. Any potential additional features or support might be charged for separately.
Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (0d since push)
- As of Aug 13, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of Aug 13, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of Jul 15, 2026
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Install
git clone https://github.com/scouzi1966/maclocal-apiSimilar tools
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Overview
maclocal-api exposes Apple Foundation and MLX Models through an aggregated OpenAI-compatible endpoint in both server and single-command modes, supporting local inference.
Capability facts
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Aug 13, 2026
- Languages
- swift, python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Aug 13, 2026
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Compatibility
Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 13, 2026)
- Native Swift executable—no Python runtime for servingSource link
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README
AFM — local AI infrastructure for Apple Silicon Website · Documentation · GitHub releases AFM turns an Apple Silicon Mac into a private, OpenAI compatible AI server. Run Hugging Face MLX models or Apple’s on device Foundation Model, then connect the clients and SDKs you already u...
For agents
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