What Gets Installed

Your complete AI stack.
Configured and ready.

Every MacAI setup includes a curated stack of open-source AI tools, optimized for your specific hardware. Here is exactly what we install, configure, and optimize.

1

System & Security

Hardened macOS configuration to protect your data from day one.

Security Configuration

  • ✓ FileVault full-disk encryption enabled
  • ✓ macOS Firewall activated
  • ✓ Automatic security updates configured
  • ✓ Network monitoring (outbound connection control)

Backup Strategy

  • ✓ Time Machine automated local backups
  • ✓ Encrypted offsite backup configuration
  • ✓ Restore procedure documented and tested
2

AI Models & Runtime

Local LLM infrastructure — models selected and optimized for your hardware tier.

AI Models & Runtime

  • Ollama — LLM runtime engine
  • Llama 3.1 — General-purpose language model
  • Mistral / Mixtral — High-performance language model
  • DeepSeek Coder — Coding-optimized model
  • Codestral — Mistral coding model
  • Nomic Embed — Text embeddings for RAG
  • LLaVA 34B — Vision model (image understanding)

Creative & Productivity

  • Stable Diffusion — Local image generation
  • ComfyUI — Visual workflow for image AI
  • Whisper — Speech-to-text transcription
  • Continue.dev — AI code assistant
  • PrivateGPT — Document analysis (RAG)
  • Open WebUI — Browser-based chat interface

Automation & Infrastructure

  • n8n — Workflow automation platform
  • Docker — Container runtime for services
  • MLX — Apple Silicon ML framework
  • PostgreSQL — Production database
  • Redis — Cache and task queue

Exact tools and model sizes vary by tier and hardware. All software is open-source.

Step-by-Step Workflows

Every step. Every technology.
See exactly how we build your AI stack.

Complete transparency — here is every step we take to set up each of the 14 AI technologies on your MacAI workstation.

3-Day Personal AI Setup Timeline

Personal Setup Calendar

Select your expected order date or delivery date — the calendar auto-adjusts to show your personalised 3-day setup schedule.

Setup begins the day after delivery. Pick either date — the other adjusts automatically.

Master 5-Day Delivery Timeline

End-to-End Delivery Calendar

Select your expected order date or delivery date — the calendar auto-adjusts to show your personalised 5-day setup schedule.

Setup begins the day after delivery. Pick either date — the other adjusts automatically.

3 Service Modes

🌐 Remote AI Setup

  • We connect remotely to your existing Mac
  • Full AI stack configuration via screen share
  • Same 14 technologies, delivered remotely
  • Available worldwide, any timezone
  • Pricing: Service fee only (you supply the hardware)

📦 Ship & Configure

  • Purchase your Mac through AiHK
  • We pre-configure everything in our Hong Kong lab
  • Ship your ready-to-use AI workstation anywhere
  • Includes remote handoff session + training
  • Pricing: Hardware + 10% AI service + shipping

💼 AI Advisory & Strategy

  • AI readiness assessment for your organization
  • Technology roadmap and architecture planning
  • Tool selection and vendor evaluation
  • Team training curriculum design
  • Ongoing AI strategy consulting
  • Pricing: Hourly or retainer-based