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Let’s get started.
No race for the biggest model. Start with a setup you understand and can verify yourself.
Know your Mac.
Check the chip, memory and free disk space. Pick one simple task that helps you assess whether local AI is useful.
Understand memoryRun one model.
Start with a smaller variant and an official application. Check output quality and local inference before adding more tools.
Get a first answerGive your data boundaries.
Check networking, history and extension permissions. Keep a personal service accessible only on your computer.
Review privacyOpen weights do not automatically mean an open-source license. Check each model’s terms, particularly before commercial use.