Local AI tools / LM Studio
LM Studio is a free (not open-source) desktop app for running AI models on your own hardware. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It supports NVIDIA GPUs, AMD GPUs, Intel Arc GPUs and Apple Silicon GPUs, and can also run on the CPU alone. Best for: a polished desktop app for browsing, downloading and chatting with models.
Visit LM Studio| Type | Desktop apps |
|---|---|
| Open source | No (free to use) |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| GPU support | NVIDIA, AMD, Intel Arc, Apple Silicon, CPU only |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Notes | Free to use but not open source. Shows which model files fit your hardware and can serve a local API. |
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