System Requirements
FilesDesk is a lightweight desktop app — the only thing to plan for is local AI, if you use it.
What It Is
The minimum and recommended hardware for running FilesDesk on Windows and macOS.
How It Helps You
- Runs on ordinary office machines — no special hardware for cloud or managed AI.
- Clear guidance for local-AI setups before you commit.
Windows
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB free disk space
macOS
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel — native on both (no Rosetta); universal and architecture-specific builds available
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB free disk space
For Local AI (Ollama / LM Studio)
- 8 GB RAM or more recommended (model-dependent)
- Apple Silicon or a dedicated GPU recommended for speed — not required
Optional Integrations
- Cloud watch folders — any cloud drive with a syncing desktop client: iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box.
- Finder integration (macOS) — the right-click Quick Action asks once for permission to read your selection.
Industries That Benefit
| Industry | How they use it |
|---|---|
| Everyone | If your machine runs a browser comfortably, it runs FilesDesk. |
| Local-AI adopters | An 8 GB Apple Silicon Mac handles offline vision models smoothly. |
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Last updated: 20 August 2026