Mac App

Run dozens of AI agent desktops on your own Mac — GPU-accelerated, credentials and dev data stay local, your choice of AI provider.

Don't have Apple Silicon? Try Helix Cloud or see Linux & Kubernetes docs.

Overview

Run the entire Helix platform locally on your Mac. The Mac app gives you a private, offline-capable AI agent stack powered by Apple Silicon — no cloud dependency required.

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Supported Hardware

Helix runs on any Apple Silicon Mac (M1 and later) with 16 GB+ unified memory — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro.

More unified memory = more agent desktops running simultaneously. 32 GB+ recommended for heavier workloads.

What You Get

• Up to 15 isolated agent desktop environments running simultaneously
• GPU-accelerated 4K streaming via Apple Silicon
• LAN sharing — give your team access without exposing anything to the internet
• Full Helix controlplane running locally
• Credentials and development data stay on your machine — SSH keys, .env files, tokens, database credentials never leave your hardware
• Use your API key or Claude subscription for best-in-class inference, or run fully local with Ollama on 64 GB+ unified memory — toggle wifi off and everything still works
• For stronger local models that rival Claude and GPT, graduate to a Sovereign Server or your own GPUs

Requirements

• macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
• Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
• Minimum 16 GB unified memory (32 GB+ recommended)

Licensing

The Mac App requires a license at $299/year. You can purchase one from your Account page.

A license includes:

• Unlimited agent desktops (hardware permitting)
• All updates for the license period
• Email support