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First Person Viewpoint is free, open source and local-first. Choose your platform, install the desktop app, connect a local model and write your first line.

Latest releasev1.0.0
PublishedAug 27, 2026
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
Choose your platform

Two desktop builds. Same local-first app.

Release notes ↗
Windowsx64 installer

Windows 10 / 11

Native NSIS installer for 64-bit Windows systems.

Version1.0.0Size871 MBFormat.exe
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macOSApple Silicon

macOS Tahoe 26+

Developer ID signed DMG for Apple Silicon Macs.

Version1.0.0Size228 MBFormat.dmg
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After download

From installer to first story.

The app itself is simple to install. The only extra piece is a local model, which FPV connects to through Ollama.

1

Run the installer

Open the downloaded .exe. If SmartScreen appears, review the publisher warning and continue only if you downloaded FPV from the official release link above.

2

Install Ollama

FPV uses a local model through Ollama. Install Ollama separately, then pull a model suitable for your hardware.

3

Open FPV and connect

Launch FPV, select your local model, then create or open a world.

4

Write your first line

Use DO, SAY or STORY and let the persistent world state begin to build.

Before you begin

What you actually need.

Supported buildsWindows 10/11 x64 or Apple Silicon on macOS Tahoe 26+.
MemoryModel choice matters more than FPV itself. 16 GB RAM is a practical baseline for local narration.
StorageLeave space for the installer plus one or more local model files. Model storage can exceed the app size by a wide margin.
GPUNot required for basic narration. Faster hardware improves local generation speed.
Why is the Windows build large?

The installer contains more bundled desktop dependencies.

The current Windows installer is about 871 MB. The macOS DMG is about 228 MB. Your local model is separate from both.

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