foundation-models-on-devicelisted
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# FoundationModels: On-Device LLM (iOS 26)
Patterns for integrating Apple's on-device language model into apps using the FoundationModels framework. Covers text generation, structured output with `@Generable`, custom tool calling, and snapshot streaming — all running on-device for privacy and offline support.
## When to Activate
- Building AI-powered features using Apple Intelligence on-device
- Generating or summarizing text without cloud dependency
- Extracting structured data from natural language input
- Implementing custom tool calling for domain-specific AI actions
- Streaming structured responses for real-time UI updates
- Need privacy-preserving AI (no data leaves the device)
## Core Pattern — Availability Check
Always check model availability before creating a session:
```swift
struct GenerativeView: View {
private var model = SystemLanguageModel.default
var body: some View {
switch model.availability {
case .available:
ContentView()
case .unavailable(.deviceNotEligible):
Text("Device not eligible for Apple Intelligence")
case .unavailable(.appleIntelligenceNotEnabled):
Text("Please enable Apple Intelligence in Settings")
case .unavailable(.modelNotReady):
Text("Model is downloading or not ready")
case .unavailable(let other):
Text("Model unavailable: \(other)")
}
}
}
```
## Core Pattern — Basic Session
```swift
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