How to setup a local coding agent on macOS

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Author: kkm

Date: 6/12/2026

Article Summary:

The author sets up a local coding agent on macOS using llama.cpp, a Metal-accelerated version of the Gemma 4 model, and Pi, a coding agent. They optimize the setup for speed and image support, and provide instructions for installation and configuration.