ava ☆
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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.
Version History
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Mar 20, 2024 8:58am 2024-03-20 0 VERSION_BUMP 14551d9c
Oct 27, 2023 11:54am 2023-10-26 0 VERSION_BUMP e4b5e457
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Sep 20, 2023 1:35pm 2023-09-20 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b0de32e
Sep 18, 2023 2:09pm 2023-09-18 0 NEW 3b9b04ad
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