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Anubis OSS adds direct model downloads for Mac users

Anubis OSS, a Mac application for benchmarking local large language models, has released version 3.6. This update introduces direct model downloads from within the application's user interface, integrating with the ollama.com library. The developer is seeking user feedback on installation and the new model browsing feature, emphasizing that the app is free, open-source, and requires no telemetry or account. AI

IMPACT Enhances the user experience for local LLM experimentation on macOS.

RANK_REASON This is a software update for a specific tool, not a new frontier model release or significant industry event.

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Anubis OSS adds direct model downloads for Mac users

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

    Added direct model downloads right from the UI in Anubis OSS - if anyone would help test that would be great

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I developed and maintain Anubis OSS, an Apple Silicon Mac app for benchmarking local LLMs. Mostly built around Ollama (also handles LM Studio, MLX, and Apple Intelligence if you've got those). Just published a Homebrew Cask tap and want to make s…