Live model awareness
Browse and pick any local Ollama model without terminal commands. Refresh, favorite, or pin workflows in seconds—no iCloud middleman.
Local-first intelligence
The Apple Intelligence alternative that doesn’t suck.
Trade cloud-tethered gimmicks for a private, Mac-native copilot that lives entirely on your hardware. Dioxide AI runs the models you choose, inspired by the Ollama Electron experience—no subscriptions, no data handoffs, just software that respects your machine.
Latest build: v0.1.0-beta · Free forever · No subscriptions ever · Ditch the Apple Intelligence waitlist · Tip with BTC · Requires macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon (M1+)
Why builders replace Apple Intelligence with Dioxide AI
Keep the polished macOS experience, skip the telemetry, and choose models that actually fit your workflow.
Context that sticks
Automatic search enrichment keeps conversations grounded with fresh snippets from DuckDuckGo or your own data sources, so you control what leaves your Mac.
Reasoning drawer
Peek into each response’s thinking trail. Understand why an answer appeared, not just what it says—no opaque “trust us” summaries.
macOS fluent
Native menus, familiar keyboard shortcuts, and a high-contrast dark theme that looks at home on Sonoma and beyond. Zero beta profiles required.
Set up in under three minutes
Point Dioxide at your local Ollama install and start shipping answers—no beta profiles, no regional rollouts.
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Install the DMG
Drag Dioxide AI to Applications after mounting the downloaded DMG. Launch it like any other app.
02
Connect to Ollama
Dioxide detects local endpoints automatically. Customize the host or API token from the settings drawer and forget about cloud dependencies.
03
Chat with confidence
Start new chats, pin favorites, or replay prompts. All conversations stay encrypted on your Mac rather than floating through Apple’s servers.
Ready to take Dioxide AI for a spin?
Grab the signed DMG and get instant access to the latest features. Dioxide AI is free, subscriptionless, and yours to keep—support it WinRAR-style if it becomes part of your daily flow.
Download DMG
SHA256 checksums published alongside each release. Optional BTC tips keep the roadmap moving. Apple Silicon only.
macOS compatibility
Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1+). Tested on macOS Ventura 13.5+ and Sonoma 14.
Focused build
The core app is closed-source while we ship fast, opinionated releases on top of the Ollama stack—quality over forks.
Support the project, WinRAR-style
Dioxide AI is free to download and keep forever. If it saves you a few hours or sparks a breakthrough, consider sliding a coffee’s worth of BTC our way.
BTC address
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Scan the QR for the same address—no trackers, no third-party processors, just a direct tip jar.
Every satoshi keeps the Apple Intelligence alternative shipping—local-first research, private retrieval, and long-form reasoning upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the things we get asked about Dioxide AI the most.
Does Dioxide AI require an internet connection?
Core chat runs locally through your Ollama install. When you pull in fresh web context, Dioxide fetches the results privately—no logging, no sharing, and everything stays on your Mac.
Is this really an Apple Intelligence replacement?
That’s the idea. You get the native Mac polish without waiting on Apple’s rollout—and you can swap in any model you want, all while keeping data off someone else’s cloud.
How do I update to a new build?
Download the latest DMG and replace the app in Applications. Your settings and chat history remain intact.
Can I customize themes?
Yes. Pick light, dark, or cream directly in the settings drawer. Follow-system ships as the default.
Is Windows support on the roadmap?
No. Dioxide AI is laser-focused on macOS and the native integrations that make it fast and private.
Can I support the project financially?
Yes. Dioxide AI follows the classic WinRAR honor system: it’s free forever, and optional BTC tips help cover hosting and new model experiments. Check the support section for the address and QR code.