# Osaurus

> Osaurus is a local-first AI runtime optimized for Apple Silicon that runs open-source models on Mac with privacy and no cloud dependency.

Osaurus is a local-first AI runtime designed specifically for Apple Silicon Macs, offering blazing fast performance, privacy by default, and open flexibility. It enables users to run state-of-the-art open-source AI models directly on their Mac without relying on cloud services, ensuring data privacy and zero latency. The runtime is lightweight, developer-friendly, and integrates seamlessly with Apple's MLX ecosystem.

**Blazing Fast Performance**: Optimized for M-series chips and written in Swift for seamless local inference.

**Privacy by Default**: All AI inference runs locally on your device, ensuring your data never leaves your machine.

**Open & Flexible**: MIT-licensed and API-compatible with OpenAI and Ollama, supporting extensibility through plugins and models.

**Developer Friendly**: Simple installation, clean APIs, and both CLI and GUI interfaces for full control.

**Community Driven**: Open source with active community support and contributions.

To get started, install Osaurus on your Apple Silicon Mac, run your preferred MLX-compatible model, and explore integrations to connect with your favorite tools.

## Features
- Local-first AI runtimeOptimized for Apple Silicon M-series chipsPrivacy-focused with no cloud dependencyOpen source under MIT licenseAPI-compatible with OpenAI and Ollama
- Lightweight runtime (~7MB)CLI and GUI interfacesIntegration with Apple's MLX ecosystem

## Integrations
OpenAI API, Ollama API, Apple MLX ecosystem

## Platforms
MACOS

## Pricing
Open Source

## Links
- Website: https://osaurus.ai
- Documentation: https://docs.osaurus.ai/
- Repository: https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus
- EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/osaurus