Apfel
A CLI tool that unlocks and provides access to the built-in 3B parameter language model already present on Apple Silicon Macs.
Category: AI Productivity
Overview
Apfel is a utility that allows users to interact with the native Apple Intelligence language model included in macOS. It provides a zero-configuration interface to run local AI tasks without needing external API keys or additional model downloads.
How to use it?
Install the tool via Homebrew, then use the command line to run queries, start an interactive chat session, or launch an OpenAI-compatible local server. It integrates directly with your shell and supports piping for automated workflows.
Features
CLI access, OpenAI-compatible server, Interactive chat mode, Native MCP support, Zero-config installation, 100% on-device processing
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