backyard-ai ☆
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Description:
Run AI models locally
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.37.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @backyard_ai  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Ai ml
Tags: ai llm local-ai privacy machine-learning offline
Install: brew install --cask backyard-ai
About:
Backyard AI is a desktop application that enables you to run large language models locally on your Mac without needing cloud services or complex command-line setups. It provides a user-friendly interface for downloading, managing, and interacting with various open-source models like Llama and Mistral. This ensures complete data privacy and offline capability while offering performance comparable to cloud-based solutions.
Key Features:
  • Local-first architecture for complete data privacy
  • Easy model management and switching via GUI
  • Chat interface with conversation history
  • Support for GGUF format models from Hugging Face
  • No subscription or cloud dependencies required
Use Cases:
  • Running private AI chatbots for sensitive work data
  • Experimenting with different LLMs without cloud costs
  • Developing AI applications with local inference
  • Using AI models offline or with limited internet
Alternatives:
  • Ollama – More CLI-focused, lacks native GUI for all operations
  • LM Studio – Similar GUI approach, different model ecosystem and pricing
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