LibreAI / Local LLM / PhoneClaw
// local-llm ยท kellyvv/PhoneClaw

PhoneClaw

Self-hosted local llm: turns phones into local ai agent runtimes with on-devic.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.3k starsโ‘‚ 167 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-08
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

PhoneClaw is an open-source local llm project by kellyvv (kellyvv/PhoneClaw on GitHub). It has 1,267 GitHub stars and 167 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 6 August 2026.

GitHub stars
1,267
Forks
167
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
6 August 2026
Category
Local LLM
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Open the project

    Load the Xcode project or download a release.

  3. Build and run

    Compile in Xcode with Cmd+R.

  4. Configure as needed

    Adjust settings in the app preferences.

// features

Why people love it

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Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine โ€” no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/kellyvv/PhoneClaw.git
  2. Open

    Load in Xcode.

    cd PhoneClaw && open PhoneClaw.xcodeproj
  3. Build

    Compile from the terminal.

    xcodebuild -scheme PhoneClaw -configuration Release build
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does PhoneClaw do?

It turns phones into local AI agent runtimes with on-device models, native mobile Skills, LiveLand, and optional Mac Gateway inference, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is PhoneClaw free to use?

Yes โ€” the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install PhoneClaw?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is PhoneClaw written in?

It is primarily written in Swift, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with PhoneClaw?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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