build-afm

Name: build-afm
Availability: InStock
Author: scouzi1966

Build the AFM binary from a clean clone with submodules, patches, web UI, and Swift.

324|17|Updated Aug 8, 2025

Search Tags:#build #swift #macos #patches #submodules #webui #afm

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npx skills add https://github.com/scouzi1966/maclocal-api --skill build-afm

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Skill: build-afm
Source: https://github.com/scouzi1966/maclocal-api/tree/main/.claude/skills/build-afm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scouzi1966/maclocal-api --skill build-afm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates building the AFM binary from a fresh clone, including submodules, patches, web UI, and the Swift build.

Core Features & Use Cases

End-to-end AFM build from scratch, including submodules and required patches.
Web UI and Swift-based build pipeline to produce a production-ready binary.
Validation steps ensure compatibility with macOS 26+ and Apple Silicon, and verify that BuildInfo.swift and Info.plist are correctly updated during the build process.

Quick Start

Run the build script to compile AFM from a clean repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-afm

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I build AFM from source on macOS for offline MLX deployment?▼

You can build AFM from source by running the Scripts/build-from-scratch.sh script. This automates submodule updates, patches, web UI compilation, and the Swift build to produce a production-ready binary for local offline MLX deployment on macOS.

What is the end-to-end AFM build process from a clean clone?▼

The end-to-end AFM build process from a clean clone involves updating submodules, applying required patches, compiling the web UI, and running the Swift build pipeline to generate a production-ready binary validated for macOS and Apple Silicon.

Do I need Xcode and Node.js to compile AFM locally?▼

Yes, compiling AFM locally requires a full Xcode installation and Swift 5.9+ for the Swift build, along with Node.js 18+ to compile the web UI, plus Git for repository and submodule management.

Does the AFM build workflow validate compatibility with Apple Silicon?▼

Yes, the AFM build workflow includes validation steps that ensure compatibility with macOS 26+ and Apple Silicon, verifying that BuildInfo.swift and Info.plist are correctly updated during the build process.

Why does building AFM from scratch require applying patches?▼

Building AFM from scratch requires applying patches to ensure the submodules and codebase are correctly modified for reproducible, end-to-end compilation and to maintain compatibility with the production-ready macOS binary validation steps.