I installed a small LLM on my Mac laptop - here's why I can't go back
Tom's Guide • • technology
Key Points:
- Cotypist is a local autocomplete app for Mac that suggests the next word as you type, allowing users to speed up writing by accepting suggestions with the Tab key.
- The app runs entirely on-device using AI models like Gemma 4, ranging in size from 0.8GB to 15.7GB, ensuring instant performance without sending data off the computer.
- Users can customize typing statistics, shortcuts, and disable the app in specific applications or domains, making it versatile for writing, coding, or prompt creation.
- Privacy is a key feature, as Cotypist does not transmit any data externally, confirmed by network monitoring, keeping all processing and user content local.
- Currently free and compatible with Apple Silicon Macs, Cotypist is in beta but highly recommended for boosting productivity without altering personal writing style; pricing may change in the future.
