Fluid

Private AI assistant for Mac. 💯Offline.

Freemium

Description

Fluid provides a secure and private artificial intelligence assistant designed specifically for Mac users with Apple Silicon processors (M1 and later) running macOS 14+. It operates entirely offline, processing user prompts directly on the local machine using Meta's powerful Llama 3 model. This ensures that user conversations and sensitive data never leave the Mac, offering a significant privacy advantage over cloud-based AI services. The assistant aims to deliver quality comparable to ChatGPT but within a completely private environment.

Accessible via a simple keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Space), Fluid integrates seamlessly into the macOS workflow. It supports both typed input and local voice dictation, where voice processing also occurs entirely on the device. Key features include easy installation, automatic updates, user control over generation, and adherence to Apple's security standards, including app sandboxing. While the core Mac application is currently free during its beta phase, Fluid also offers a paid Pro API for developers and a self-hosted 'FluidBox AI' server solution for businesses seeking enhanced privacy and performance.

Key Features

Offline Operation: Runs entirely on the user's Mac, ensuring chats never leave the device.
Privacy Focused: No data sent to third parties; voice processing is local; runs in a secure sandbox.
Llama 3 Powered: Utilizes Meta's Llama 3 model for high-quality, ChatGPT-like responses.
Voice Control: Dictate prompts using the Control key; voice recognition happens offline.
Easy Access Shortcut: Launch Fluid from anywhere using Ctrl + Space.
One-Click Install: Simple installation process via DMG file.
Automatic Updates: Keeps the application up-to-date securely and automatically.
Secure by Design: Notarized and security-checked by Apple; sandboxed.
Fluid Pro API: Optional paid API access using powerful models like DeepSeek R1 Llama 3.3 70B, hosted privately in the EU.
FluidBox for Business: Self-hosted AI server solution for enterprise privacy.

Use Cases

Answering questions privately without sending data online.
Drafting emails or documents with sensitive content.
Brainstorming ideas locally.
Coding assistance without exposing source code to the cloud.
Quick lookups and information retrieval offline.
Using voice commands for hands-free AI interaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fluid assistant safe?

Yes, Fluid computes chats locally, does not send data externally, updates securely, and is sandboxed, notarized, and security-checked by Apple. It has limited access to your Mac (e.g., cannot see screen or files).

What are the hardware requirements?

Fluid requires a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) and macOS 14 or later. It also needs ~4.9GB of free disk space for Macs with 8GB RAM, or 8.6GB for Macs with 16GB RAM or more to store the Llama 3 model.

How do you earn money if the Mac app is free?

We sell the Fluid Pro API at $19/month and offer Fluid Box, a private self-hosted AI server for businesses.

Will Fluid slow down my machine?

No, Fluid is idle by default and doesn't drain resources. Generating answers is GPU-intensive, but this only happens when you actively use it, and you can stop it anytime.

How do I activate Voice Recognition?

Grant microphone permission when asked, enable Voice Recognition mode via the Fluid status bar icon, then press and hold the Control key while speaking after triggering Fluid with Ctrl + Space.