LM Studio

LM Studio provides a straightforward way to experiment with powerful, open-source large language models directly on your own computer. This desktop application is designed for both beginners and experts, giving you full control over your AI tools while ensuring your data remains completely private and local. No need for complex setups or dependencies; just download the app and start exploring the world of local AI.

With this toolkit, you can:

• Discover and download popular LLMs like Llama, Gemma, and DeepSeek from Hugging Face.
• Engage in conversations using a simple, intuitive chat interface.
• Run a local inference server compatible with the OpenAI API, allowing you to power your own applications.
• Chat with your own documents using built-in RAG capabilities.

It runs on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs, Windows, and Linux PCs, supporting GGUF and MLX (Mac only) model formats. For developers, a Python and TypeScript SDK is available to easily integrate local LLMs into projects. Best of all, LM Studio is free for both personal and commercial use, making it an accessible and powerful tool for anyone interested in local AI.