> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.webai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# System requirements

> macOS desktop requirements and how to install webAI on your Mac.

export const GettingStartedFaq = () => <AccordionGroup>
    <Accordion title="Where does my data go: is webAI private?">
      When using local models, replies are generated <strong>on your own machine</strong> and not in the cloud. Some features send data off your device, such as <strong>Online</strong> mode in Chat (web search), network-hosted Personas, cloud models you connect with your own API key, and messaging with your contacts. See the <a href="https://www.webai.com/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> for how each one handles your data.
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="What do I need to run webAI?">
      A Mac with <strong>Apple Silicon</strong> running <strong>macOS Tahoe (26) or later</strong>, plus at least <strong>1 GB</strong> of available graphics memory. Running on Apple Silicon enables on-device AI when you use a downloaded model.
    </Accordion>
    <Accordion title="Does this guide cover Windows, the web app, or mobile?">
      No, this guide is for the <strong>webAI desktop app on macOS (Apple Silicon)</strong>. The web build and the mobile clients are separate products with a different set of features.
    </Accordion>
  </AccordionGroup>;

webAI is a native macOS app, installing it takes only a couple of minutes. Check that your Mac meets the requirements below, then follow the three steps.

<Warning>
  The desktop app requires **macOS Tahoe (26) or later** on an **Apple Silicon** Mac. It runs natively on Apple Silicon, which enables on-device AI when you use a downloaded model.
</Warning>

## Requirements

| Requirement          | Details                                 |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Operating system** | macOS Tahoe (26) or later               |
| **Processor**        | Apple Silicon                           |
| **Graphics memory**  | At least 1 GB of available video memory |

## Install in three steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the installer">
    Open the **DMG file**, then **drag and drop** the webAI app into your **Applications** folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch the app">
    Open your **Applications** folder and open **webAI**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in and finish onboarding">
    Sign in with your credentials and complete the short **onboarding** (a few steps to set up your profile). Then you're ready to go.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **You're all set.** Head to the [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart) to ask your first question.
</Tip>

## Common questions

<GettingStartedFaq />

<Note>
  More answers are in the [FAQ](/support/faq#getting-started--privacy).
</Note>