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Description:
Run language models locally on your computer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2024-04-21@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Ai ml

Tags: ai llm local-ai privacy macos

Install: brew install --cask ava

About:
Ava is a native macOS application designed to run large language models locally on your machine, ensuring complete data privacy and offline functionality. It provides a user-friendly interface for downloading, managing, and interacting with various open-source models. The tool leverages Apple's Metal Performance Shaders for optimized inference on Apple Silicon hardware.

Key Features:

Local-first architecture for maximum privacy
Native macOS UI with support for model management
Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) performance
Support for popular open-source model formats

Use Cases:

Running AI chatbots without cloud dependencies
Privacy-sensitive document analysis and summarization
Developing and testing local LLM integrations

Alternatives:

Ollama – Ollama is a command-line tool with a broader ecosystem, while Ava focuses on a native GUI experience for macOS users.
LM Studio – LM Studio offers similar local model capabilities but is a cross-platform Electron app, whereas Ava is macOS-native.

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