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vMLX for Mac

Run local AI models on Apple Silicon

Quick answer: vMLX is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask vmlx. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 94 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What vMLX is

vMLX is a AI tool for macOS: run local AI models on Apple Silicon.

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://mlx.studio/.

How to install vMLX

  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 vmlx.

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 vMLX on Mac?

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

Is vMLX open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does vMLX run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is vMLX?

It was installed 94 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3562 in this catalogue.

What version of vMLX is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.81.