Mac (Apple Silicon) OpenCode install guide — strong demand
Key Questions
How do I install OpenCode on a Mac with Apple Silicon?
Follow the canonical desktop + CLI guide which provides one-command quickstarts using Homebrew and Rosetta. It covers models such as Ollama with Qwen 3.6 Plus, DeepSeek V4 Flash, and Gemma 4 26B along with a troubleshooting checklist.
What models are recommended for local OpenCode setups on Mac?
Ollama combined with Qwen 3.6 Plus, DeepSeek V4 Flash, or Gemma 4 26B are recommended. A new Gemma 4 26B tutorial and config tuning article on Ollama Modelfile parameters offer additional guidance for deterministic code output.
Is there a tool to identify compatible local AI models for my PC?
Yes, 'LLM Checker' is a free tool that helps identify local AI models that can run on your own PC.
Canonical desktop + CLI guide with one-command quickstarts, Ollama + Qwen 3.6 Plus/DeepSeek V4 Flash/Gemma 4 26B, Homebrew/Rosetta, troubleshooting checklist. oMLX noted as potential faster native alternative but too narrow for beginners. Added cmux session persistence pro-tip. New Gemma 4 26B tutorial provides additional model option for local setups. New config tuning article on Ollama Modelfile and sampling parameters adds actionable guidance for deterministic code output, strengthening the 'recommended configurations' section. A Chinese-language video tutorial (ex-f3c0adbf) offers a visual walkthrough of installing both Claude Code and OpenCode with local models, though language barrier limits reach. New tool: LLM Checker (ex-ac0df504) helps beginners find the right local model for their hardware, adding a practical resource for model selection. Today's reading added a short video (ex-00fc0f8d) on free unlimited AI coding in VS Code with OpenCode and Ollama, which can serve as a hook for Mac users seeking zero-cost setups. A Windows tutorial (ex-cf52cc74) for OpenCode desktop with DeepSeek V4 Flash was read but is not Mac-specific; noted as a potential cost-saving hook for general audience. Also read a French tip about AGENTS.md for custom instructions, which can be used as a config tip for Mac users.