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GPT4All for Mac

Run LLMs locally

Quick answer: GPT4All is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gpt4all. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GPT4All is

GPT4All is a utility for macOS: run LLMs locally.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.nomic.ai/gpt4all/.

How to install GPT4All

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask gpt4all.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GPT4All on Mac?

Run brew install --cask gpt4all in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is GPT4All open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (nomic-ai/gpt4all), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does GPT4All run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GPT4All?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6524 in this catalogue.

What version of GPT4All is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.10.0.