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Chat and writing

Chat and writing on Mac Studio M5 Max, 36 GB

Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU). 36 GB. 460 GB/s.

Source: Apple Newsroom, 14 Oct 2026

Chat and writing

Runs well

Close to DeepSeek (July 2026)

The best writer on this list. People on the public board like it slightly more than ChatGPT from early 2025.

Install guides from the makers

Not into local AI? Try these instead

Ordinary apps for writing. The links use a placeholder referral code and may pay us.

  • Scrivener

    A long-form writing desk for drafts, chapters, and research notes.

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  • Ulysses

    A focused writing app for essays, posts, and books on a Mac.

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  • Hemingway Editor

    An editor that flags long sentences and dense wording.

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Fit rule checked 14 Oct 2026. canirun.ai.