Supported computers
- Mac
- Windows
macOS itself will not open Elephas on a version older than macOS 14. To check your Mac, choose Apple menu › About This Mac. The Chip line should say Apple M1 or later, and the macOS version should be 14 or higher.
Disk space
Plan for these pieces:
Your documents stay stored on your computer, in your user folder. The search index and your chats are kept in an encrypted database. See where your data is stored.
Memory for Local AI
Local AI runs a language model on your computer, so it needs more memory than the rest of Elephas. When you turn it on, Elephas suggests a model based on how much memory your computer has.
If your computer does not have enough free memory for even the smallest model, Local AI shows Not enough free memory on this computer. You can still use Elephas AI or your own API key. Learn more in choose a local model.
Internet connection
You need an internet connection to:- Download Elephas and its first-run components.
- Sign in, start your free trial and check your plan.
- Get answers with Elephas AI or your own API key.
- Download a Local AI model, use Personal Sync, and get updates.
FAQ
Is there an iPhone or iPad app?
Is there an iPhone or iPad app?
No. Elephas runs on Mac and Windows only. The iOS app you may know belongs to classic Elephas, which is a different product. See moving from classic Elephas.
Why are Intel Macs not supported?
Why are Intel Macs not supported?
Several of the on-device components Elephas relies on for privacy protection and search no longer ship for Intel Macs. Rather than ship a version that would be slower and missing features, Elephas supports Apple Silicon only.
Can I use Elephas on Windows on ARM, such as a Surface with a Snapdragon chip?
Can I use Elephas on Windows on ARM, such as a Surface with a Snapdragon chip?
Not yet. Some on-device components are only available for x64 Windows today.
Does Elephas run on Linux?
Does Elephas run on Linux?
No. Elephas supports macOS and Windows.