Denny for Mac: getting started

Get the right product

Denny is the paid personal voice assistant in your Mac notch. Contact AFTEAM in Telegram to request the current Mac build, access terms and help getting started. Tell us that you need Denny for Mac, your Mac model and macOS version. Support will confirm which build is available for your device; the site does not promise a public release date or a fixed price.

Denny Agents is a different product with its own free and full editions and a separate activation key.

Check your Mac

The current full Denny build requires Apple Silicon M1 or later and macOS 14 or later. Its bundled speech runtime raises the minimum above the older Mac build. Memory needs depend on the chosen model and conversation length; a model file size is not its RAM requirement. Leave space for the model and headroom for macOS.

Install and activate

1. Get the build and the relevant access or license instructions from AFTEAM.
2. Install Denny in Applications and open it.
3. Use your personal Denny key where activation is requested. Do not use an Agents key.
4. If macOS refuses the package, stop and send the exact message to support. Check the source and build rather than disabling system protection.

Set up your AI

Local AI is built into Denny. On first setup, select and download a compatible model inside the app. The initial download needs internet. After it finishes, text can be processed locally. Alternatively, configure a supported external provider using your own account and API key. Cloud services and internet search need a connection and may be charged separately.

Voice also depends on the speech components available in your build. Grant microphone permission when you choose to use voice; grant other system permissions only for the actions you want.

Try one useful request

1. Open the Denny notch and choose the Denny section.
2. Start with a short typed question to check the model.
3. Try a voice request and check the recognised text.
4. Ask for a reminder or a short plan, then verify the date, time and result before relying on it.

Connect agents and Office when ready

For Claude Code and Codex, connect the accounts and tools you use. For Office, provide your own VPS and SSH access. The setup wizard can prepare the server and missing components. Review changes before applying them; start with one small task and inspect its result. Hosting and agent subscriptions are separate.

Android, iPhone and the Agents companion

New Android sales are being prepared. Existing owners can obtain their APK and updates through support. iOS is in development. The Agents mobile companion is a different application and is currently being tested; it is not the personal Android assistant.

Get help without starting over

Send support your Mac model, macOS and app versions, the failed step and the error text. For a model issue, include the model name and available memory. Do not send license keys, API tokens, SSH credentials or private conversations in a public report.