Foundation Models FAQs

Question 1

What is Foundation Models?

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Foundation Models is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to provide secure and private text generation capabilities. It achieves this by leveraging Apple's on-device Foundation Models framework, making advanced AI accessible to MCP clients.

Question 2

How does Foundation Models ensure data privacy and security?

Accepted Answer

By utilizing Apple's on-device Foundation Models, all AI processing occurs locally on your macOS device. This means your data never leaves your system, ensuring superior privacy and security compared to cloud-based AI solutions.

Question 3

What are the system requirements to use Foundation Models?

Accepted Answer

To run Foundation Models, you need macOS 26.0 (Tahoe) or later, Xcode 26.0 or later, Swift 6.2 or later, and an Apple Silicon Mac for optimal performance and access to the Foundation Models framework.

Question 4

What are the key features of Foundation Models?

Accepted Answer

Key features include seamless integration with Apple's Foundation Models for on-device text generation, secure and private AI processing, and easy configuration through environment variables like `SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS` for custom AI behavior.

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