Show HN: I made a Gemma 4 Mac app that names screenshots with local AI
TL;DR
I made my first macOS utility app that ships with a bundled Gemma 4 model, specifically the Gemma E4B one. It made my app DMG have 5.3 GB in size, but I think it is a small size for the power that this free local model can provide. It runs fine on CPU, but can also run on Apple Silicon GPU, although I did not notice any performance improvements with GPU (tested on a M5 chip). I think these local lightweight and multimodal models will open multiple possibilities for new software tools where privacy is essential.
Nauti's Take
Bundling a local Gemma 4 model right into a Mac app is an exciting move for privacy – screenshots never leave the device. The catch: a 5.3 GB app and barely any GPU speedup show local models are still heavyweight.
Nauti thinks this is great for privacy-minded users, while anyone chasing top speed should check the hardware demands first.
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