brew install --cask SidhuK/warden/warden

Most AI apps today are just websites wrapped in a window (Electron). They feel heavy, drain battery, and don't integrate well with macOS.

Warden is different. It's built with 100% native code, making it:

• Blazing Fast: Launches instantly, uses minimal RAM (<150MB).
• Battery Friendly: Optimized for Apple Silicon efficiency.
• Truly Private: Your data never leaves your device (except to your chosen AI provider).

• Multi-Model Support: Use OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Gemini, Perplexity, OpenRouter and more using your own API key.
• Local AI: Full support for Ollama and LM Studio.
• Projects & Workspaces: Organize chats into projects with colors, descriptions, and project-specific instructions.
• AI Assistants (Personas): Create custom assistants with different roles, tones, and default settings.
• File & PDF Chat: Drag & drop files (PDF, CSV, text, and more) and ask questions about what’s inside.
• Multi-Model Compare (Beta): Ask up to 3 models at once, compare responses, then continue with your favorite.
• Search Capabilities: Real-time web search integration with citation support.
• Developer Tools: Native code execution and syntax highlighting.
• Tools & Agents: Toggle tools per message (like web search) and connect optional MCP agents for advanced integrations.
• Menu Bar Access: Keep Warden in your menu bar for quick access.
• Fluid Design: Animations and interactions that feel right at home on your Mac, including liquid glass support for MacOS 26.

brew install --cask SidhuK/warden/warden

Note: On first launch, right-click → Open (app is not notarized). Or go to Settings - Privacy & Security - Allow Applications from Unknown Developers

git clone https://github.com/SidhuK/WardenApp.git
cd WardenApp
open Warden.xcodeproj
# Press Cmd+R to run

Users who have downloaded the app version 0.9 or lower, please download the latest version from the releases page to get automatic updates. Earlier versions will not receive updates.

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Created by Karat Sidhu Licensed under Apache 2.0