Can Apple Foundation Models with PCC be used in a Developer ID distributed macOS app?

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I am developing a third-party macOS application that uses Apple Foundation Models, including Private Cloud Compute (PCC).

I would like to confirm the supported distribution requirements for this use case.

Specifically:

Can a third-party macOS application use Apple Foundation Models / PCC as part of its application functionality? Is PCC usage supported when the macOS application is distributed outside the Mac App Store using Developer ID signing and Apple notarization? Are there any additional entitlements, distribution requirements, or restrictions for PCC when distributing outside the Mac App Store?

I intend to use only Apple's documented and supported APIs and will not attempt to bypass PCC availability, quota, entitlement, or other platform restrictions.

Thank you.

Answered by Apple Designer in 903245022

Please see Accessing Private Cloud Compute.

Answer 1

Apple Designer OP

Apple

3w

Sorry for the delay... just wanted to give you an update that I think the answer is no but I'm not positive... I'm waiting on word from our experts in this matter, will get you a definite answer as soon as I hear.

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Apple Designer OP

Apple

2w

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Please see Accessing Private Cloud Compute.

Answer 3

svgeek OP

2w

Thanks. This is useful information. I built PCC support into LocalLM Lab (and SDK) and it currently reports an error. I'll add the guidance into the SDK documents.