On-Device Intelligence
Problem
Non-technical users stare at a dataset and don’t know which chart type would best tell the story. Columns have cryptic names. The gap between “I have data” and “I have a dashboard” is a judgment gap, not a technical one.
Solution
On-device intelligence powered by Apple’s FoundationModels framework. flexStats suggests chart types based on data shape, labels ambiguous columns, and describes data patterns — all running locally on the user’s Mac. A heuristic fallback provides basic suggestions on hardware that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence.
User Stories
- As a non-technical user, I can get a chart suggestion that makes sense for my data without knowing chart theory.
- As someone importing unfamiliar data, I can get plain-English descriptions of what each column contains.
- As a privacy-conscious user, I know my data never leaves my Mac.
UI Flow
- During import: intelligence surfaces column labeling suggestions and data descriptions
- In the chart editor: “Suggest a chart” button analyzes the selected data source and proposes a chart type with field mappings
- Suggestions appear as recommendations — the user always has final say
Platforms
- macOS: Full intelligence on Apple Silicon with Apple Intelligence; heuristic fallback on all hardware
Known Limitations
- Requires Apple Silicon Mac with Apple Intelligence for full FoundationModels features
- Heuristic fallback provides simpler suggestions (column type matching, basic chart recommendations)
- Can be fully disabled in Settings > Intelligence
Marketing One-Liner
AI-powered chart suggestions that never leave your Mac.