SAM

SAM Documentation

Native macOS AI Assistant

End User Power User Developer

For End Users

New to SAM? Start here to get up and running quickly.

Getting Started

Installation, provider setup, and your first conversation

Features Overview

Complete guide to what SAM can do for you

SAM Web

Access SAM from iPad, iPhone, or any browser

Memory & RAG Guide

Understanding SAM's semantic memory system

Shared Topics Guide

Multi-conversation project collaboration

Use Cases

Real-world scenarios showing SAM's value

For Power Users

Ready to unlock SAM's full potential?

Configuration Guide

Complete settings reference for all providers and features

Tools Reference

Complete MCP tools reference and custom tool creation

Advanced Workflows

Subagents, complex projects, optimization techniques

Troubleshooting

Common issues, solutions, and diagnostic steps

For Developers

Want to extend SAM or contribute to the project?

Developer's Guide

Complete guide for contributors and extenders

Architecture

System design, components, and data flow

API Reference

REST API and OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Building from Source

Development setup and build instructions

Templates

Ready-to-use prompts, handoffs, and tools

Contributing

How to contribute code to the ecosystem