Osaurus
Your AI. Your Mac. Free. No servers, no telemetry, no subscription.
What is Osaurus?
Osaurus is a native Swift app for Mac that runs open-source AI models entirely on your Apple Silicon chip, keeping your data completely private and offline. It supports local models via Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio, and can integrate cloud models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini when needed. Built for developers and power users who want privacy-first AI with file handling, task automation, and autonomous agent capabilities.
Need help implementing Osaurus?
Find verified specialists who work with Osaurus
Key Features of Osaurus
- Local AI inference on Apple Silicon
- Connect Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio models
- Cloud integration with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
- File reading and writing capabilities
- Autonomous agent building
- Voice control support
- Folder watchers and browser plugins
- Shared memory across models
- Offline operation (no internet required)
- MIT licensed open source
Who Should Use Osaurus?
Private coding assistance without sending code to servers
Offline document processing and analysis
Autonomous task automation with folder watchers
Local voice-controlled AI assistant
Building custom AI agents for personal workflows
Keeping sensitive conversations and data on your machine
Osaurus: Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- Completely private—nothing leaves your Mac
- Works entirely offline on Apple Silicon
- Free with no subscription or usage caps
- MIT licensed and open source
- Fast inference directly on your chip
- Flexible—add cloud models when needed
- No account required
- Autonomous agent capabilities
- Multiple local model support
✕Cons
- macOS 15.5+ and Apple Silicon required
- Limited to Mac platform
Frequently Asked Questions about Osaurus
Do I need an internet connection to use Osaurus?
No. Osaurus runs local models entirely on your Apple Silicon chip and works completely offline. You only need internet if you choose to connect cloud models like ChatGPT or Claude.
Is my data private with Osaurus?
Yes. Nothing leaves your Mac unless you explicitly choose to use a cloud model. There is no telemetry or server involvement for local operations.
What models can I use with Osaurus?
You can connect local models via Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio, and optionally add ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for cloud tasks.
Do I need to create an account to use Osaurus?
No account is required. Download the native Swift app and launch it—it works immediately on Apple Silicon Macs.
Is Osaurus free?
Yes. Osaurus is MIT licensed, completely free, with no subscription or usage caps.
Tool Details
- Company
- Osaurus, Inc.
- Pricing
- Free
- Category
- Open Source Ai
- Added
- Jul 2026
More Open Source Ai Tools
7 tools in the same category
Markdown renderer built for streaming AI responses
China's most powerful open-source AI with advanced reasoning at near-zero cost
Open-source image generation and editing with exceptional text rendering
Open-source SaaS template with superpowers - ship AI apps in days
Open-source AI presentation generator with full control, no lock-in
Build production-ready data models in minutes, not months.
Run private AI on your Mac - faster than LM Studio, fully open source.
Recently Added AI Tools
New tools added to the directory
Deploy AI workers that take real actions in your systems, 24/7.

Free API to extract Open Graph data from any URL instantly
From the Blog
Latest guides and tips on AI tools
Best AI Tools for Ecommerce in 2026
Best AI Tools for Ecommerce in 2026
Best AI ToolsBest AI Tools for Digital Marketers in 2026
Best AI Tools for Digital Marketers in 2026
Best AI ToolsBest AI Tools for Freelancers in 2026
Best AI Tools for Freelancers in 2026
Best AI ToolsBest AI Tools for Small Business Owners in 2026
Best AI Tools for Small Business Owners in 2026
Best AI ToolsWant to list your AI tool on NextStair?
Submit Tool