# Osaurus for Mac

> A local home for AI agents, written in Swift.

Osaurus runs agents with memory, tools and a code sandbox on your Mac, using local models or your own cloud API keys. It serves OpenAI, Anthropic and Ollama compatible APIs on one local port and speaks MCP in both directions.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Osaurus, Inc.
- Category: AI & Automation
- Website: https://osaurus.ai/
- Homebrew cask: osaurus
- Source code: https://github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurus
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 8.1k
- Last commit: 2026-10-19
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/osaurus/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask osaurus
```

## Questions

### Is Osaurus free?

Yes. Osaurus is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at osaurus-ai/osaurus.

### Where can I download Osaurus for Mac?

Download Osaurus from the developer's website (osaurus.ai) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Osaurus from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask osaurus`.

### What are good alternatives to Osaurus?

Other ai & automation apps for Mac worth a look are Enconvo (free + pro), Hammerspoon (open source), ChatGPT (free + pro) and BoltAI (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in AI & Automation

- [Enconvo](https://macworthy.com/apps/enconvo/): An AI agent launcher that works across your whole Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Hammerspoon](https://macworthy.com/apps/hammerspoon/): Script your Mac with Lua. (Open source)
- [ChatGPT](https://macworthy.com/apps/chatgpt/): OpenAI's assistant, a shortcut away. (Free + Pro)
- [BoltAI](https://macworthy.com/apps/boltai/): Every AI model, in one native app. (One-time purchase)
- [Elephas](https://macworthy.com/apps/elephas/): A personal AI writer and knowledge assistant. (Subscription)
- [Keyboard Maestro](https://macworthy.com/apps/keyboard-maestro/): Automate anything you can do with a Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [SkillKeeper](https://macworthy.com/apps/skillkeeper/): A menu bar ledger of what Claude Code spends tokens on. (Free + Pro)

Tags: agents, local llm, mcp, open source