Live endpoint awareness
Browse and pick any local Ollama model or drop in a ChatGPT-style endpoint (llama.cpp) URL. Configure hosts to any network location from the settings drawer—zero CLI gymnastics.
The Apple Intelligence alternative that doesn’t suck.
Local-first intelligence
Trade cloud-tethered gimmicks for a private, Mac-native copilot that lives entirely on your hardware. Dioxide AI runs the models you choose—local Ollama stacks or ChatGPT-style endpoints (llama.cpp) anywhere on your network—no subscriptions, no data handoffs, just software that respects your machine.
Latest build: v3.0.0 · Free forever · No subscriptions ever · Tip via Buy Me a Coffee · 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, so you control what leaves your Mac.
Private by design
Chats stay local, analytics live in the privacy policy, and the only network calls are to the endpoints you choose.
Deep research loops
Use an iterative research mode that keeps the model aware of each outbound web request, so it can refine searches, branch ideas, and land on higher-signal answers.
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 (Cmd + N to start a new chat), 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 or any ChatGPT-style endpoint (llama.cpp) on your network 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.
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Connect to Ollama or GPT APIs
Dioxide detects local endpoints automatically and accepts any ChatGPT-style (llama.cpp) URL. Point it at localhost, another Mac, or a remote lab by dropping in the host and API token.
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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 (DioxideAi-3.0.0-arm64.dmg):
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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 buying us a coffee to keep the roadmap humming.
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 support the project financially?
Yes. Dioxide AI follows the classic WinRAR honor system: it’s free forever, and optional Buy Me a Coffee contributions cover hosting and new model experiments. Check the support section for the direct link.
What analytics are collected?
Dioxide keeps it transparent: every analytics event the app records is listed in our privacy policy, along with why it exists and how to opt out entirely.