Local AI

A Mac-native home for local and Apple-backed models.

Run local-model workflows through Ollama and LM Studio, use Apple Foundation Models where available, and keep everyday chat history close to macOS.

Local AI

How it works in Aiden

Aiden includes local runtime support, local model naming, load-state checks, and Apple Foundation Models integration for on-device language work on supported systems.

Aiden model picker showing local and Apple model options

Local runtime presets

  • Ollama
  • LM Studio

OpenAI-compatible endpoints

  • OpenAI
  • OpenRouter
  • Qwen
  • DeepSeek
OllamaLM StudioAppleSQLiteAnd many more
  • Ollama and LM Studio provider presets
  • Apple Foundation Models on device where available
  • vLLM, llama.cpp, or any local server with an OpenAI-compatible endpoint
  • Private Cloud Compute for eligible Apple Intelligence requests
  • Local SQLite chat history
  • No Aiden cloud account required