A free, offline AI agent with a local model

Steps

1. Download WakelGet Wakel from wakel.si/download and open it.
2. Choose Local modelsIn the AI setup step (or Settings → AI models), choose Local models.
3. Install a modelWakel offers an open model as a one-click download through Ollama, with progress shown. If you already use Ollama or LM Studio, Wakel finds the models you have.
4. Make it primarySet the local model as the primary one. Wakel picks the right size for each task from the models you installed.
5. Work offlineGive Wakel a task. The model runs on your Mac; only steps that need the internet, like browsing, go online.

Which Mac you need

Any Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or newer) and macOS 13 or later runs Wakel. Larger local models need more memory: 16 GB or more gives smoother results. Smaller models are faster but less capable than cloud models on hard tasks.

Mix local and cloud

You can keep a local model for private work and add a cloud account, such as Claude or ChatGPT, for heavier tasks, then switch per chat. Connect a cloud account.