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// local-llm ยท kennss/SiliconScope

SiliconScope

Run siliconscope locally: sudoless apple silicon system monitor (native swiftui g.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 975 starsโ‘‚ 63 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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

SiliconScope is an open-source local llm project by kennss (kennss/SiliconScope on GitHub). It has 975 GitHub stars and 63 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

GitHub stars
975
Forks
63
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 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

Apple Silicon

Built around apple silicon for a focused workflow.

Gpu

Built around gpu for a focused workflow.

Llama Cpp

Built around llama cpp for a focused workflow.

Llm

Built around llm for a focused workflow.

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/kennss/SiliconScope.git
  2. Open

    Load in Xcode.

    cd SiliconScope && open SiliconScope.xcodeproj
  3. Build

    Compile from the terminal.

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

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does SiliconScope do?

It sudoless Apple Silicon system monitor (native SwiftUI GUI) with ANE / Media Engine / memory-bandwidth tracking, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is SiliconScope 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 SiliconScope?

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

What is SiliconScope 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 SiliconScope?

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

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