Qwythos 9B
Runs on your deviceempero-ai · Jul 2026 · A Qwen 3.5-based merge
A community Qwen 3.5-based merge — uncensored and multimodal (it can see images you attach), with step-by-step reasoning and tool use. A creative, unfiltered generalist. v2 trains out the repetition loops of the original.
- Context
- 1M tokens
- Smallest download
- 5.4 GB
- Runs from
- 16 GB RAM
- License
- Apache 2.0
Will Qwythos 9B run on your machine?
This is the same sizing the app uses - not a marketing estimate.
On Apple Silicon, system memory is also graphics memory - pick "None / integrated / Apple Silicon" and read the bars against your Mac's memory. The app checks your real hardware before every download.
Variants & sizes
| Variant | Download | Quantization | Needs | Apple Silicon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9B | 5.4 GB | Q4_K_M | 16 GB RAM | MLX · 7.1 GB |
The app picks the right variant for your machine and verifies every download. Model files come straight from their official repositories, pinned to exact revisions.
Context window, compared
License
Qwythos 9B is released under the Apache 2.0 - read the terms. The weights download to your machine and stay there; Your Own AI adds no accounts, tracking, or lock-in on top.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Qwythos 9B offline?
- Yes. Qwythos 9B is a downloadable model: with Your Own AI it runs entirely on your computer, works with no internet connection, and your conversations never leave your device.
- What hardware does Qwythos 9B need?
- The smallest variant (9B, a 5.4 GB download) runs on a machine with 16 GB of memory. Larger variants want more memory or a graphics card - the interactive checker on this page grades every variant against your hardware, using the same logic as the app.
- Is Qwythos 9B free to use?
- The model weights are released under the Apache 2.0 license and download at no charge. Your Own AI itself is free and open source for local use.
- How much context does Qwythos 9B support?
- 1M tokens of context.
- Can Qwythos 9B see images?
- Yes - attach screenshots, charts, or documents and it reads them locally. Nothing is uploaded.
Run Qwythos 9B in two clicks
Download Your Own AI, pick Qwythos 9B, and the app sizes it to your hardware. Private by architecture - no account needed for local use.