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Ghost app brings local LLMs to Mac menu bar with private search and tool harness

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Ghost is a new native macOS application designed to provide a user-friendly interface and robust tool harness for local large language models. It integrates with popular local model providers like Ollama and LM Studio, automatically probing each model to determine its capabilities for tool calling and structured output. The app features a local Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system using SQLite for private document search and a secure tool execution framework with over 60 verified Mac actions, all while prioritizing user privacy. AI

IMPACT Enhances the usability and functionality of local LLMs on macOS, enabling private document search and tool execution.

RANK_REASON This is a new product release for AI tools, not a frontier model release or significant industry event.

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Ghost app brings local LLMs to Mac menu bar with private search and tool harness

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Tunashavetoes ·

    I built Ghost: 60+ verified Mac actions, local document search, use your LocalLM model privately all from your menu bar notch

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