Foundation Buddy is a SwiftUI app for iOS 26+ that uses Apple’s Foundation Models Framework to run AI fully on-device, with Liquid Glass UI and streaming or structured response modes. This project serves as a practical example of how Foundation Models can be explored and integrated into native Apple apps.
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On-Device AI
Runs Apple Foundation Models directly on supported devices without cloud dependency. -
Streaming Response
Delivers real-time, chat-style replies similar to market-standard AI bots. -
Respond Response
Generates a complete output in a single response — ideal for summaries and precise analysis. -
Liquid Glass UI
Uses Apple’s latest Liquid Glass visual styling available in iOS 26+. -
Icon Composer
Used Apple’s new Icon Composer app to generate the icon tailored for the Liquid Glass design. -
Settings Menu
Lets users switch between response modes and reset the chat session from an intuitive interface.
- MacOS Tahoe Beta or newer
- Xcode 26.0 beta or newer
- iOS 26.0 Beta simulator
- Device with Apple Intelligence enabled
- Clone the repository
- Open
FoundationBuddy.xcodeproj
in Xcode - Ensure you have a device with Apple Intelligence enabled, Check in System Preferences
- Build and run the project on simulator
- Start chat with the Apple Intelligence assistant
- Explore the different AI capabilities through the settings buttons
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.