- Who it helps
- Developers comparing local inference with hosted coding assistants.
- Availability
- Public GPL-3.0 source and a direct Mac download are available. In the October 28 maker discussion, App Store approval is still pending. Model storage and device compatibility vary; no installation was performed.
Budget disk space as well as memory
The README lists a 9.6 GB two-bit Qwen3.8 27B download, while its larger DeepSeek configuration needs hundreds of gigabytes and streams experts from disk. Smaller working memory does not remove the storage requirement.
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Check the provider and tool boundary
The local engine works with app-managed tools and workspace access. Optional cloud providers receive prompts, relevant files and tool output. Network-capable commands can still contact external services.
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What you can do
- Compare the documented model download and hardware requirements before choosing a disposable test project. Open reference ↗
Where the evidence stops
Documentation checked October 29. Speed, model quality, isolation and device compatibility were not tested. External providers may charge for usage.
Sources read. Sources checked October 29, 2026. No installation, model inference or end-to-end workflow was executed.
Sources & further reading
GitHub · official
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Establishes the subject, discovery context or stated verification limit.
github.com · page checked 2026-10-29
Web · official
Local Code download site ↗
Establishes the subject, discovery context or stated verification limit.
Draw Things · page checked 2026-10-29
Reddit · discussion
Original maker post and public discussion ↗
Clarifies original announcement identity and current availability without treating interest as validation.
liuliu · page checked 2026-10-29 · Published 2026-10-28
Coverage note: Maker post and two independent reader questions inspected; no independent benchmark or completed workflow verified. Original X posts and video playback unavailable.
The record over time (1)
Dated source checks and published explanations. An observation date can differ from the original release date.
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Local Code runs a coding agent on a Mac, with embedded tools and optional external model providers.