Latest app release --> https://github.com/scouzi1966/vesta-mac-dist/releases/tag/v0.8.1
- Bug fix - App was not opening
- Native french language support in GUI - Make sure Languange and Regions, Siri settings are all aligned properly
- Saved advanced settings - Save the advanced settings (and restore) for experimentation
- Larger Audio buffer - Improve mic support and voice recognition
- Enhancements - HTML rendering for cut/paste of full content of bubble, streamline streaming, do not scroll at bottom
- Sticky settings - Sticky advanced setting are preserved across app restarts. They can be reset to defaults
Official distribution repository for Vesta - AI-powered chat assistant with Apple Intelligence integration.
For cli lovers, I've created something similar here: https://github.com/scouzi1966/maclocal-api
All releases are code-signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple for security.
- Apple Intelligence Integration - On-device AI processing with Apple's Foundation Models framework
- System Prompt Control - The system prompt (Instructions in Apple's jargon) can be modified
- Context use indicator - Approximate context window usage
- Load LoRA adapters - Allows loading custom adapaters trained with Apple's toolkit (https://developer.apple.com/apple-intelligence/foundation-models-adapter/). An example adapter can be found here: https://github.com/scouzi1966/vesta-mac-dist/tree/main/adapters
- Voice Input - Speech-to-text functionality for natural interaction
- LaTeX Math Rendering - Support for mathematical equations and formulas
- Liquid Glass UI - Beautiful macOS-native interface design
- Complete Privacy - All processing happens on-device, no data sent to servers
- App Sandbox Security - Enhanced system protection and security compliance
- Download the latest DMG file from the releases page
- Open the DMG file
- Drag Vesta.app to your Applications folder
- Launch Vesta from Applications
- First Run: If you see a security warning, right-click Vesta and select "Open"
- macOS 26.0 Beta or later
- Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later recommended)
- Xcode 26.0 Beta for development builds
- Microphone access for voice input features
- Signed with Developer ID Application: Soprano Technologies Inc.
- Notarized by Apple for additional security verification
- App Sandbox enabled for enhanced system protection
- 100% On-Device Processing - All AI computations happen locally
- No Data Collection - No analytics, telemetry, or user data sent to servers
- Microphone Privacy - Voice input may be sent to Apple with Apple security for speach to Text
- Transparent Permissions - Clear explanations for all requested permissions
Simply download the DMG from the releases page and install normally.
This is a distribution-only repository. Build automation is handled from the main development repository.
- Source Code: Private development repository (contains all source code and build scripts)
- Distribution: This repository (public downloads only)
See Releases for complete version history and changelog.
For support, feature requests, or bug reports:
- 🐛 Report an Issue - Report bugs, crashes, or unexpected behavior
- 💡 Request a Feature - Suggest new features or improvements
- ❓ Ask Questions - Get help with installation or usage
Before creating a new issue:
- Check existing issues for similar problems
- Verify you're running the latest version
- Ensure your system meets the requirements above
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- Apple Intelligence - Foundation Models framework
- SwiftUI - Native macOS interface
- Speech Recognition - Apple Speech framework
- LaTeX Rendering - MathJax integration
- Automated Pipeline - GitHub Actions + Custom Scripts
🤖 Built with automated distribution pipeline
🔒 Notarized and code-signed for security
🚀 Ready for production deployment