LM Studio
Discover, download, and run local LLMs with ease
Free LLM ServerChat
Overview
LM Studio is a powerful desktop application for running large language models locally on your computer with complete privacy and zero cost. Discover and download models from Hugging Face with a built-in model browser, then run them entirely on your machine without cloud dependencies. Features an intuitive graphical interface requiring no command line knowledge, OpenAI-compatible API endpoints for developer integration, and support for Apple MLX models on Apple Silicon. Includes JavaScript and Python SDKs for building applications.
Minimum macOS: 13.0 (Ventura)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Intuitive GUI with no command line required
- Built-in model browser for Hugging Face downloads
- Run LLMs locally with complete privacy
- OpenAI-compatible API endpoints
- Apple MLX model support for Apple Silicon
- JavaScript and Python SDKs for developers
- LMS CLI for command-line power users
- LM Studio Hub for model discovery
- MCP client functionality
- Free for home and work use
