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Models
Browse the catalog, check what fits your Mac, download with pause and resume, or import MLX and GGUF models. Load a local model or choose a connected provider.
Mac companion · iPhone-first assistant
Your iPhone.
Your Mac’s AI.
Run assistant models on your Mac. Chat, use tools, manage bots, and approve work from the existing Vamp Assistant app on iPhone or iPad.
Apple Silicon · macOS 15+ · signed & notarized
Models run here
Vamp Companion
Local models + your API providers
ModelsDevicesSettings
Wi-Fi / Tailscale
iPhone · iPad
Vamp Assistant
Chats, tools, bots, and approvals
MLX / GGUFlocal model support
API modelsbring your own provider
iPhone + iPadyour assistant interface
Backgroundruns with the window closed
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Three tabs. Ready to assist.
The Mac handles setup and execution. Your phone is the main assistant interface.
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Devices
Enable iPhone access, scan a QR or enter a pairing code, and see your connection address. Renew pairing and revoke devices whenever you choose.
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Settings
Connect API providers and accounts, save Hugging Face credentials, choose appearance and launch at login, and manage sharing, Mac control, and updates.
Close the window and keep going from iOS. Downloads and remote sessions continue; the menu bar brings Models, Devices, or Settings back when needed. Your Mac must stay awake and reachable.
Local inference runs on your Mac. When you choose an API provider or connected service, the relevant requests go to that service; its availability and costs apply.
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Mac ready. iPhone paired.
Use the existing Vamp Assistant iOS app. All its assistant features stay available.
Install on Mac.
Unzip the download and move Vamp Companion.app to Applications. Download or import a model, or connect an API provider.
Open the iOS app.
Open your existing Vamp Assistant build on iPhone or iPad. You can pair a sideloaded installation directly. An iOS download will be added here when available.
Pair and start.
In Devices on Mac, enable iPhone access. On iOS, scan the QR or enter the address and code. Connect over trusted Wi-Fi or your private Tailscale network, then start a session.
Using App Stream? Version 1.0 build 9 scans Companion pairing QR codes. In Devices on Mac, choose Local Wi-Fi and keep your iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. App Stream is available to invited testers through TestFlight.
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Access stays in your hands.
Pairing, sharing, and control each have their own settings. Grant only the access you want to use.
Private connectionHosting starts after you enable it. Use trusted Wi-Fi or Tailscale; revoke paired devices from the Mac.
Optional Mac controlClipboard, files, and Mac control are off by default. Control also needs the relevant macOS Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions.
A separate appCompanion has its own models, credentials, settings, sessions, and update channel. It keeps your original Vamp Assistant installation separate.
Signed updatesDeveloper ID signed and notarized by Apple. Sparkle checks automatically; you choose when to install an update.
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The pair for your assistant.
Companion goes on the Mac. The existing Assistant app goes on iPhone or iPad.
Vamp Companion · macOS
Your models, on Mac.
Apple Silicon and macOS 15 or later. Download the signed, notarized ZIP, unzip it, and move the app to Applications.
0.1.2 · build 3
Vamp Assistant · iPhone + iPad
Your assistant, in hand.
iOS or iPadOS 18 or later. The existing app handles sessions, streaming, stop, approvals, bots, and permitted tools. Re-sign the unsigned IPA to install.
iOS download not available yet. Existing sideloaded builds can pair now.
Prefer to chat and work directly on your Mac? Vamp Assistant includes the full Mac workspace.
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