Canto
LonelyDuck Software
Private AI notebook for Mac with local models, encrypted iCloud sync, and code notebooks.
About Canto
Canto is a privacy-first AI notebook for macOS with 9 built-in local models (2.1GB to 76.5GB), encrypted iCloud Drive sync, code notebooks for Python/JS/TS, PDF research, semantic note linking (Memory Links), and a knowledge graph. All AI runs on-device with no readable cloud uploads. Free for note-taking, one-time unlock for unlimited AI.
Key Features
9 Built-In Local AI Models
Curated Unsloth GGUF lineup from Granite 4.1 3B to GPT-OSS 120B. All run via Metal on your Mac with no cloud dependency.
Code Notebooks
Execute Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript code directly in your notes with inline results and visualization support.
Encrypted iCloud Drive Sync
Sync notes across Macs with AES-256 encryption. No readable cloud uploads — your data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Semantic Memory Links
AI-powered semantic linking between notes with related note suggestions, knowledge graph visualization, and @ mentions.
Information
System Requirements
macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon · Metal GPU required
