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

Verification

The LocalAI.dmg (and the app inside it) and the local-ai server binary are signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so they launch with no quarantine prompt or workaround. To inspect the signature yourself:

spctl --assess --type open --context context:primary-signature -v /Applications/LocalAI.app
codesign --verify --deep --strict --verbose=2 /Applications/LocalAI.app

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