Tool · Mac compute eligibility
Can my Mac run AI inference for PROXIES.SX Compute?
Enter what your Mac reports. The checker compares it with the published supplier prerequisites (native Apple Silicon, macOS 14 or later, at least 24 GB of memory, at least 26 GB of free disk, native arm64 Node.js 18+ and Python 3.10+), lists every requirement that fails and shows which catalog configurations fit the memory.
Passing this check does not admit, list or rent a Mac. Admission needs a countersigned agreement, a passing benchmark and admin approval, and a listed Mac is not guaranteed rentals or payouts.
Checked on against the compute supplier guide
Check your Mac
Result
Enter what your Mac reports and choose Check this Mac. Each requirement is listed with the value that passed or failed it.
Where to read each value
uname -m
sw_vers -productVersion
sysctl -n hw.memsize
node -p "process.arch + ' ' + process.version"
python3 -c "import platform,sys; print(platform.machine(), sys.version.split()[0])"
df -h "$HOME"sysctl -n hw.memsize reports memory in bytes. Node.js and Python must both report arm64; x64 or x86_64 means an Intel build or Rosetta.
The requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Not supported |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Native Apple Silicon | Intel Macs |
| Operating system | macOS 14 | Earlier macOS |
| Memory | 24 GB unified memory | Smaller-memory Macs |
| Free disk | 26 GB for the installer | Less free space |
| Node.js | Native arm64, version 18+ | x64 builds and Rosetta |
| Python | Native arm64, version 3.10+ | x86_64 builds and Rosetta |
Which configuration fits
| Model ID | Memory minimum | Context cap | Approximate weights | Free disk checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
qwen3.8-27b-4bit | 24 GB | 16,384 tokens | 16 GB | 26 GB |
qwen3.8-27b-8bit | 48 GB | 32,768 tokens | 30 GB | 40 GB |
qwen3.8-27b-bf16 | 96 GB | 32,768 tokens | 55 GB | 65 GB |
Buying a Mac for this? The Mac mini configuration guide maps each memory option on Apple's current spec page to these gates. Before you install, read what renting out your Mac involves.
Questions
- Can an Intel Mac supply compute?
- No. The compute supplier guide requires native Apple Silicon. Intel Macs and Macs running Node.js or Python under Rosetta are not supported.
- Is 16 GB of memory enough?
- No. The minimum is 24 GB of unified memory, which is also the requirement of the smallest catalog configuration (Qwen3.8 27B in 4-bit).
- How much free disk do I need?
- The installer requires at least 26 GB free. The model downloader separately checks the selected model’s approximate weights plus 10 GB on its cache volume: 26 GB for 4-bit, 40 GB for 8-bit and 65 GB for BF16. The agent normally picks the largest model that fits memory, so a 48 GB or 96 GB Mac needs more disk than the minimum.
- My Node.js reports x64 on an Apple Silicon Mac. What does that mean?
- It is an Intel build running under Rosetta translation. Node.js and Python must both report arm64, so install the native arm64 builds.
- If my Mac passes, will it be rented?
- Not necessarily. Admission needs a signed and countersigned Partner Agreement, a passing benchmark and explicit admin approval. A listed Mac is not guaranteed rentals or payouts, and early access has no availability SLA.
- Does this tool send my details anywhere?
- No. The check runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent or stored.
Your Mac passes. What next?
Sources
Prerequisites, commands and catalog values are from the compute supplier guide as fetched on 27 September 2026.