# Amp adds macOS Satellites so its agent can build and test iOS and Mac apps

> Original title: macOS Satellites

- Source: Amp News
- Published: 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/pxfjw0hzih3ymc9d27rm6ipfc
- Original: https://ampcode.com/news/macos-satellites

## Summary

Amp now lets its agent start a cloud Mac to build, run, and test iOS and Mac apps, while editing stays on the Linux orb. The Mac boots with Xcode and simulators in about 30 seconds, and it is deleted 20 minutes after Amp finishes unless the thread is archived or Amp is asked to stop it. Pricing is $2 per hour for mac.medium and $4 per hour for mac.large, billed from orb usage and then Amp credits. The feature is in beta, and access is through a waitlist in Settings → Experimental Features.

## Why it matters

The post explains how the agent splits work between a Linux orb and a cloud Mac, which clarifies what a macOS build or test costs in time and money.