FlowDown
Open-source native AI chat client for macOS and iOS
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Overview
FlowDown is an open-source, native Swift AI client that prioritizes privacy and performance. It supports multiple AI providers including OpenAI, Claude (via OpenRouter), Alibaba Cloud, ByteDance, and local models through Ollama and MLX. Features include vision support for image-capable models, audio message attachments, file attachments, web search, reusable prompt templates, Shortcuts integration, full Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting, tool calling, and iCloud sync across Apple devices.
Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Native Swift app for macOS and iOS
- Support for OpenAI, Claude, Alibaba Cloud, ByteDance providers
- Local model support via Ollama and MLX
- OpenAI API-compatible service support
- Vision support for image-capable models
- Audio message support via attachments
- File attachment capabilities
- Web search functionality
- Reusable prompt templates
- Tool calling support
- Full Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting
- Shortcuts integration for workflow automation
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Privacy-focused with local-first design
