Local Code Desktop and Mobile Agent Environment

Developers at Draw Things AI have released the source code for Local Code, an application designed to run automated software assistants directly on Mac computers, iPads, and iPhones. According to the project repository on GitHub, the tool packages AI models such as DeepSeek on device alongside programming environments like Python and Node.js.

Many privacy conscious creators and companies hesitate to upload proprietary computer code or internal documents to remote cloud services. By performing calculations locally on Apple hardware, this system isolates files within a sandboxed environment on the device. It allows users to summarize data, build apps, and draft documents without transmitting their private work to external servers.

While running large models locally protects user data, it poses major hardware challenges. The project documentation notes that downloading these advanced models requires hundreds of gigabytes of storage space. It is still unclear whether typical consumer laptops and tablets can run these heavy workloads efficiently without causing significant battery drain or performance slowdowns.