Osaurus
Local AI agent tool for Mac, supporting offline models, file operations, and autonomous task execution
About Osaurus
Osaurus is a native AI app for Apple Silicon Macs that runs open models on-device, supports connecting to Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio, and offers fully offline operation of local models. It can read, write, and execute local files, and can also build autonomous agents with voice control, folder monitoring, browser extensions, and parallel tasks. The official page states it uses the MIT license, with no subscription, usage caps, or bills.
Best for
Best use cases
Run open models locally and offline on a Mac
Let AI read, write, and execute local files
Build AI agents that can run autonomously
Connect Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio
Features
Local model execution
Runs open models on Mac chips and supports fully offline operation.
Multiple backend connections
Connects to Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio in one click.
Local environment operations
Can read, write, and execute local files.
Autonomous agent
Supports voice control, folder monitoring, browser extensions, and parallel tasks.
Pros
- Data stays on the Mac and never leaves the device
- Starts without an account
- Uses the MIT license, so it can be used and modified
- No subscription, usage caps, or bills
Cons
- Requires an Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 15.5+