Local AI Notes
Put your local model to work on your notes.
Connect Ollama to Hibiscus for note summaries, rewrites, and tasks. Choose a model, review the result, and restore earlier text. Free 7-day Mac trial.
7 days. No account or card required. macOS 14 or later.
Direct answer
Can a notes app use local AI models?
Yes. Hibiscus can send approved AI requests to an Ollama runtime you configure. That runtime normally runs on the same Mac, so you can use your own models without a mandatory cloud provider.
- Ollama support
- No forced provider
- Visible request route
Give the model a clear job
Select a rough paragraph and ask for a clearer version, or summarize a note into decisions and next steps. Check that the model preserved what you meant.
Set up the runtime
Install Ollama separately and download a model suited to your Mac. Configure the runtime in Hibiscus and select the model. A runtime on another machine sends requests over that connection; use one on this Mac for local processing.
Test your own material
Model size, memory, language, and note length affect the result. During the trial, use a representative note and check both the response and how long it takes. Results and speed vary by model and hardware.
Keep the option to change
AI edit history lets you restore earlier text. You can switch models or choose a supported cloud provider for another task. A cloud request leaves the Mac and may incur the provider’s usage charges.
Clear answers
Common questions.
Does Hibiscus include an Ollama model?
Hibiscus connects to the Ollama runtime and models you configure.
Can Ollama run on another machine?
Yes. It normally runs on the same Mac, but Hibiscus uses the runtime you deliberately configure.
Do I have to use local AI?
No. AI routes are optional and selectable.
