Name: MLX Swift
Author: Apple (ml-explore)

MLX Swift brings Apple's MLX array framework to Swift. Add it to an app with Swift Package Manager or Xcode; the MLX Swift examples include a chat app for LLMs and VLMs that runs on iOS and macOS.

The package supports macOS 14.0, iOS 17 and visionOS 1 or later.

It's free and open source (MIT) and runs on the device.

How to Get It

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Official downloads only. MLX never re-hosts an app, and never runs a command for you.

MLX Score

1.4out of 5

GitHub starsahead of 10%

GitHub: 2,075 stars, last push 2026-10-30 · read 2026-11-02

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Information

Developer: Apple (ml-explore)
Category: Developer tools
Price: Free
Your data: Runs on your Mac
Licence: MIT
Mac: macOS 14.0 or later
iPhone and iPad: iOS 17.0 or later
Links: Website · GitHub
Facts checked: 2026-11-01

Sources

github.com/ml-explore/mlx-swift/blob/main/README.md · Swift API for MLX, SwiftPM/Xcode, example apps for iOS and macOS · checked 2026-11-01github.com/ml-explore/mlx-swift/blob/main/Package.swift · platforms macOS 14.0, iOS 17, visionOS 1 · checked 2026-11-01github.com/ml-explore/mlx-swift/blob/main/LICENSE · licence MIT · checked 2026-11-01

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