Locally Uncensored for Mac
The short version: yes, there is a Mac build since version 3.0.6, and it is in beta. It is for Apple Silicon and needs macOS 14 or newer. Intel Macs are not supported. On any Mac, Intel included, the hosted studio opens in a browser.
What Runs on the Mac
| Part | On the Mac |
|---|---|
| Chat | Local models through the bundled server, with Metal |
| Create | Images and video on the Mac itself, without ComfyUI. Since 3.0.7 also Music, Enhance Image, Remove Background, masks in Edit, Extend Video, Talking Character and Motion Control. Beta |
| Character training | Since 3.0.7, on the Mac itself. Slow: about 7 seconds a step on an M5 Pro |
| Voice | Available |
| Computer control | In the app, not fully tested yet on macOS |
| Remote Access | Not confirmed on macOS |
| Automatic update | Not confirmed on macOS |
3.0.7 has run on one Mac so far, an M5 Pro with 48 GB on macOS 26.3.1. Macs with less memory have not been tested, and neither have the large LTX video models, which need 64 GB. That is why the build carries the beta label. If something breaks on your machine, the issue tracker is the place to say so.
How to Install
- Download the .dmg for Apple Silicon.
- Open the .dmg and drag the app into Applications.
- Start it. The setup wizard picks a first model for your machine.
The .dmg is signed and notarized. The signature is an Apple Developer ID. It runs on Apple Silicon with macOS 14 or newer. Intel Macs are not supported.
On the first start macOS asks whether you want to open an app downloaded from the internet. That is expected, click Open. If macOS says LU is damaged or cannot be checked for malicious software, the download is incomplete or not the file from the Releases page. Do not open it and do not work around the message. Download the .dmg again from the Releases page, and if the message comes back, tell us in the Discord.
Local use is free and needs no account. The app is open source under AGPL-3.0.
How Much Memory a Mac Needs
On a Mac, unified memory decides what you can load, not the chip name. The tier list by memory size is in What a Mac can actually run locally in 2026.
Coming From LM Studio?
LM Studio is a good Mac chat client. What it does not do is make images. The comparison for Mac users is in LM Studio alternative for Mac, and the general one is Locally Uncensored vs LM Studio.
FAQ
Is there a Mac version of Locally Uncensored?
Yes, since version 3.0.6, in beta. The Mac build is for Apple Silicon and needs macOS 14 or newer.
Does it run on an Intel Mac?
No. Intel Macs are not supported. On an Intel Mac you can use the hosted studio in a browser.
Do I need ComfyUI on the Mac?
No. On the Mac, Create makes images and video on the Mac itself, without ComfyUI. Since 3.0.7 that includes Music, Enhance Image, Remove Background, Talking Character, Motion Control and training a character.
Is the Mac build finished?
It is a beta. We tested it on an M5 Pro with 48 GB. Tell us how it runs on yours. Remote Access and the automatic update are not confirmed on macOS, and computer control is not fully tested yet.
Is it free on the Mac?
Yes. Local use is free and needs no account. The app is open source under AGPL-3.0.