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.
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.xcodeprojin 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.