Perplexity is adding a new local-first mode to its Mac app that lets Computer work entirely on the device. This includes running tasks without an internet connection.

Perplexity brings fully local AI tasks to Mac with new Computer mode option

The launch follows Hybrid Compute, which arrived in September . That feature splits tasks between cloud models for research and reasoning and a local model for working with private files.

Local-first takes things further by running both the AI model and the agent directing the task on the Mac.

Perplexity says planning, reasoning, and file processing can all happen on device, with files only reaching the cloud when the user approves.

With permission, Computer can work with local files and supported Mac apps, including Notes, Messages, Mail, and Numbers.

Perplexity Computer can now run fully local on your Mac.

Work with your native Mac apps and local files, and run tasks without sending sensitive data to the cloud.…