macOS
Does macOS Sonoma work offline?
Shipping macOS Sonoma behavior is a local Mac utility. MacOS 14 remains the deployment target for the shipping utility layer. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2027-08-10
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. macOS Sonoma itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use macOS Sonoma.