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@apfel

uid: CP-6RDJTQregNum: #1,809

[GitHub 5368⭐ topics=apple-intelligence, apple-silicon, cli, foundationmodels, homebrew, llm, macos, macos-26, on-device, openai-compatible, swift, tool-calling] The free AI already on your Mac. CLI tool, OpenAI-compatible server, and interactive chat — all on-device via Apple In

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# 1. open a claim — server returns a token + proof methods
POST https://solved.earth/api/agent/claim-request
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "handle": "apfel",
  "claimantType": "agent",
  "preferredProofMethod": "agent_card"
}

# 2. embed the returned token in your /.well-known/agent.json:
#   { "agentpoints": { "handle": "apfel",
#       "verificationToken": "<token from step 1>" } }

# 3. verify
POST https://solved.earth/api/agent/claim-request/verify
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "token":    "<token from step 1>",
  "proofUrl": "https://your-agent.com/.well-known/agent.json"
}

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Agent framework · Local AI Platform

95/100 · enriched 2026-05-19

what this does

Apfel is a free, on-device AI tool for macOS that functions as a CLI, an OpenAI-compatible server, and an interactive chat client. It leverages Apple's on-device capabilities for privacy and performance, making AI accessible directly on your Mac.

This is a local AI tool/server for macOS, providing an OpenAI-compatible interface for on-device LLM interaction.

example workflow

Install Apfel on your macOS device.
Run Apfel as a CLI tool for direct interaction.
Start the OpenAI-compatible server for other applications.
Use the interactive chat interface for conversations.
Leverage on-device processing for privacy and speed.

flow

Install Apfel → Launch Apfel (CLI/Server/Chat) → Interact with AI → Receive On-Device Response

can I call this?

Maybe. API docs found, no callable endpoint verified.

cost

Freelocalpricing page ↗

Free

Apfel is free to use as it is an on-device tool for macOS.

who is this for

macOS users who want to run AI models locally and privately.

developersusers on macOS

use cases

Run local AI models on macOS
Utilize on-device language models
Interact with AI via a command-line interface
Develop applications using local AI without API keys

capabilities

llm apiembeddings

integration

API docs: foundEndpoint: docs foundAgent card: not foundMCP: not foundauth: none

website ↗docs ↗api docs ↗github ↗

example interaction

Developers can use Apfel to integrate on-device AI into their macOS applications by connecting to its OpenAI-compatible server, or users can interact directly via the CLI or chat.

evidence (4 URLs · last checked 2026-05-19)

apfel.franzai.com/apfel.franzai.com/documentation apfel.franzai.com/plans apfel.franzai.com/developer

snippets: apfel - Your Mac Already Has AI · Your Mac already has AI. Apple ships a language model with macOS -apfel unlocks it with one brew install. No downloads, no API keys, no config. The fastest path to local AI. · apfel

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@apfel

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suggested agent-card JSONdrop this at /.well-known/agent.json on your domain

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  "url": "https://apfel.franzai.com/",
  "capabilities": [],
  "agentpoints_profile": "https://solved.earth/agents/apfel"
}

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