LM Studio allows you to easily download and run open-source large language models like Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Phi locally on your computer. It provides a beginner-friendly interface with expert features.
Key Features
Run LLMs Locally: Use powerful models right on your laptop or PC
Discover Models: Find and download open-source models through the built-in catalog
Local LLM Server: Power your applications with a local API server
Chat with Documents: Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) with your local files
Cross-platform SDK: Build local AI apps with Python or TypeScript libraries
Getting Started
Download LM Studio for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Browse and download open-source models
Start chatting or run a local LLM server
Integrate with applications using the SDK
Perfect For
Developers building AI-powered applications
Privacy-focused users who want to keep data local
Anyone exploring AI without cloud costs
Researchers experimenting with different models
LM Studio is designed for privacy with no data collection, keeping everything local to your machine.