Show HN: Strudel – Generate commit messages via Apple's on-device LLM
TL;DR
Strudel is a small cli tool which uses Apple's on-device LLM to write commit messages for you. githubusercontent. com/Mechse/strudel/master/inst... | bash ``` and run it in a git repo with changes: $ git add .
Nauti's Take
Strudel is a nice showcase of where on-device LLMs shine: commit messages that never leave the laptop, zero API cost, instant response – a real upside for indie coders who care about privacy. The catch: Apple's on-device models are small, so complex diffs tend to produce generic summaries; and shell-piping an installer from a personal repo is a security smell, not a pattern to copy.
For Mac-first developers, a fun toy and a useful signal of where local-first AI is heading.
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