macOS Installation

The easiest way to install LocalAI on macOS is using the DMG application.

Download

Download the latest DMG from GitHub releases:

Installation Steps

1. Download the LocalAI.dmg file from the link above
2. Open the downloaded DMG file
3. Drag the LocalAI application to your Applications folder
4. Launch LocalAI from your Applications folder

Known Issues

Note: The DMGs are not signed by Apple and may show as quarantined.

Workaround: See this issue for details on how to bypass the quarantine.

Fix tracking: The signing issue is being tracked in this issue.

Next Steps

After installing LocalAI, you can:

• Access the WebUI at http://localhost:8080
• Try it out with examples
• Learn about available models
• Customize your configuration