Try theBasil Alpha

Experience the future of AI assistants today. Join our limited alpha program and help shape the next generation of computer interaction.

Alpha Release - Limited Access

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Basil Alpha

Latest build for macOS

Version 0.1.0 • Released November 2025 • 850 MB download

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System Requirements

Minimum Requirements
  • • macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
  • • Intel Mac or Apple Silicon
  • • 8GB RAM available
  • • 5GB free disk space
Recommended
  • • macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
  • • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
  • • 16GB+ RAM for large models
  • • Microphone access enabled

What to Expect

As an alpha user, you're getting early access to cutting-edge AI assistant technology. Here's what that means.

🚀 Early Access

Be among the first to experience new features as they're developed and released.

New builds every 2-3 weeks
🔧 Active Development

Expect bugs, missing features, and rapid changes as we refine the experience.

Report issues directly to developers
💬 Direct Feedback

Your input directly shapes the product. We read every piece of feedback.

Monthly feedback sessions
🔒 Privacy First

All processing happens locally. No voice data or personal information leaves your device.

Zero telemetry, complete privacy
📱 macOS Only

Currently Mac-exclusive while we perfect the experience. Other platforms coming later.

Windows/Linux on roadmap
⚡ Performance Focused

Optimized for Apple Silicon with efficient local AI processing and minimal resource usage.

Native Swift implementation

Installation Guide

Get up and running in under 5 minutes.

1

Download & Install

Download the .dmg file and drag Basil to your Applications folder. No additional setup required.

2

Grant Permissions

Allow microphone access and screen recording permissions when prompted. These are required for voice commands and context understanding.

3

Configure Hotkeys

Set up your preferred activation hotkey (default is Cmd+Space+Space). Customize other shortcuts in the preferences.

4

Start Using

Press your hotkey and start talking! Try "What's on my screen?" or "Help me write an email" to get started.

Need Help?

Join our alpha community for support, feedback, and early access to new features.