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Osaurus for Mac

LLM server built on MLX

Quick answer: Osaurus is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask osaurus. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 223 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Osaurus is

Osaurus is a AI tool for macOS: LLM server built on MLX.

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://osaurus.ai/.

How to install Osaurus

  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 osaurus.

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 Osaurus on Mac?

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

Is Osaurus open source?

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

Does Osaurus run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is Osaurus?

It was installed 223 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2366 in this catalogue.

What version of Osaurus is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.25.26.