Overview
LM Studio provides a user-friendly desktop application for Mac, Windows, and Linux, enabling users to easily discover, download, and run various open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) entirely on their local machine. It eliminates the need for complex setups or cloud dependencies for experimenting with models like Llama, Mistral, Mixtral, and others compatible with the gguf format. The tool includes a built-in chat interface and a local server mode compatible with the OpenAI API standard.
Key Features
Run powerful open-source language models directly on your desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) without needing internet access after download.
Easily browse, discover, and download compatible LLM models (gguf format) from Hugging Face directly within the app.
Interact with models through a built-in chat UI or run a local server compatible with OpenAI's API for development.
Use Cases
- Offline LLM experimentation
- Private AI chat
- Local AI development
Pricing
LM Studio is currently free to download and use.
For the most current details, please visit the official pricing page .