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Your AI. Your Mac.
In Your Control.

Run AI-powered tasks on your Mac from anywhere, with end-to-end encrypted communication, private AI models, and isolated execution.

Download for Mac

Apple Silicon Intel

No account needed for local use.

Version v0.1.1. Choose the chip shown in About This Mac.
Open the DMG and drag Backgrounder to Applications.

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Start on your Mac. Connect when you're ready.

1. Download Backgrounder

Choose the installer for your Mac, open the DMG, and drag Backgrounder to Applications. No account needed to get started.

2. Run your first task

Choose a local model for private AI or connect a cloud provider, then run a task on your Mac. Configure isolated execution for supported tools in the app.

3. Connect from another device

When you need remote access, create an account in the app and approve your connecting device. Communication stays end-to-end encrypted.

Take your Mac's AI with you.

Start with tasks on your Mac. When you're ready to connect from another device, set up Remote Access in Backgrounder and create an account. Your Mac stays in control.

Remote access is optional. Your Mac must be running and online to connect from another device.

Get Backgrounder for Mac

Set up remote access in the app

  1. Open Backgrounder on your Mac and go to Settings > Relay Account.
  2. Use this relay address, then create an account or sign in through the app.

  3. Enable Remote Access, then approve your connecting device in the Mac app.

Account setup happens through the app. There is no device dashboard on this website.