Download an open-source model to get started — it runs entirely on your machine, free, and your chats stay local. You only do this once.
Not enough free memory
Your models are downloaded, but there isn't enough free memory to load one right now. Close some apps (or restart your Mac) to free a few GB, then retry — bayou will pick a model that fits.
bayou
A private AI agent that runs entirely on your own Mac — your model, your files, your chats never leave the machine. Free to use.
Requires Apple Silicon (M-series).
The helper auto-starts on login and listens only on localhost. This page connects on its own the moment it's up. First run, it'll offer to download a model (just once).