webAI is a native macOS app — installing it takes only a couple of minutes. Check that your Mac meets the requirements below, then follow the three steps.
The desktop app requires macOS Tahoe (26) or later on an Apple Silicon Mac. It runs natively on Apple Silicon, which enables on-device AI when you use a downloaded model.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe (26) or later |
| Processor | Apple Silicon |
| Graphics memory | At least 1 GB of available video memory |
Install in three steps
Open the installer
Open the DMG file, then drag and drop the webAI app into your Applications folder.
Launch the app
Open your Applications folder and open webAI.
Sign in and finish onboarding
Sign in with your credentials and complete the short onboarding (a few steps to set up your profile). Then you’re ready to go.
You’re all set — head to the Quickstart to ask your first question. Common questions
More answers are in the FAQ. 
