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Open Settings from the account menu at the bottom left of the sidebar, then choose Model to download and manage the local AI model on your Mac. Depending on how you use webAI, inference may also run via a network-hosted Persona or a cloud model you connect with your own API key. This section covers local models you download to your device.

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Download a local model

  • Download a local model to run AI on your machine, with visible progress and the option to re-download or update later.
  • Browse and pick from a model catalog, with guidance on each model’s size and whether it fits your device’s memory.
  • See your device profile (memory, GPU, CPU cores) to judge which models you can run.
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Open Settings → Model

Open Settings from the account menu at the bottom left of the sidebar, then choose the Model section.
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Pick a model that fits your Mac

Browse the model catalog — each entry shows its size and whether it fits your device’s memory. Your device profile (memory, GPU, CPU cores) helps you judge what you can run.
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Download it

Start the download and watch the progress. You can re-download or update a model later at any time.
Pick a model that comfortably fits your device profile — it will feel faster and more responsive. New to on-device AI? Start with Set up on-device AI in the Quickstart.

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Common questions

More answers are in the FAQ.