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PhoneClaw

Mobile-native local AI Agent framework for phones and edge devices, with an iOS runtime, fully offline local path, on-device models, native iOS Skills, and opt…

Updated Jul 2, 2026
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Platforms
macos
Pricing
free-open-source
Status
active
License
Other

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

  • Agent Framework
  • AI Agent
  • Gemma
  • Healthkit
  • IOS
  • IOS Agent
  • Iphone
  • Iphone AI Agent

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

PhoneClaw

PhoneClaw is a model router/gateway - Mobile-native local AI Agent framework for phones and edge devices, with an iOS runtime, fully offline local path, on-device models, native iOS Skills, and optional Mac Gateway inference.

Overview

PhoneClaw is open-source, written primarily in Swift, with 1,122 GitHub stars under the Other license. The latest release is mac-gateway-v0.1.1 (2026-06-23).

Key capabilities

From the project's documentation:

  • 新增 LiveLand：可以在灵动岛里使用 PhoneClaw，本地 AI 会边听边理解你的指令，并把执行结果直接显示出来
  • 可以从桌面小组件、锁屏小组件、快捷指令、控制中心小组件和 App 内入口启动 LiveLand，非 iOS 27 系统也可以体验
  • 修复从 LiveLand 小组件进入时偶尔误提示“请先下载模型 / 模型加载中”的问题，已下载模型会正常进入
  • LiveLand 仍然基于本地模型运行，默认不需要云端推理，也没有按次计费或 Token 限制
  • iPhone 设置页新增「Mac 远程推理」入口：搜索同一局域网内的 Mac、在 Mac 端审批配对、选择 Mac 上的模型后即可回到聊天页使用
  • 远程模型只在用户主动配对并选择后启用；如果 Mac 端选择 Ollama，推理留在你的 Mac 上；如果选择 CLI 或其它上游 provider，请以对应 provider 的数据处理方式为准

Install

A quick way to get started (always check the official docs for the latest):

brew install hf

How it fits a local-AI stack

PhoneClaw runs on your own hardware, so pair it with a model and a GPU sized to your needs. Use the VRAM calculator to pick a model that fits your card, and see what you can run for hardware guidance. Related model router/gateways in the directory:

Sources

Stats from GitHub, 2026-07-02.

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is PhoneClaw?

PhoneClaw is a model-router tool for local AI workloads. Mobile-native local AI Agent framework for phones and edge devices, with an iOS runtime, fully offline local path, on-device models, native iOS Skills, and opt…

Is PhoneClaw free and open source?

Yes, PhoneClaw has 1,122 GitHub stars and is licensed under Other. You can self-host it for free on macos.

What platforms does PhoneClaw support?

PhoneClaw runs on macos.

What hardware do I need for PhoneClaw?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. PhoneClaw has 1,122 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does PhoneClaw support GPU acceleration?

PhoneClaw supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to PhoneClaw?

Popular alternatives include other model-router tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does PhoneClaw cost?

PhoneClaw is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

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