LM Studio

Local and open models

About LM Studio

Desktop app for finding, downloading and chatting with open models locally, with a local server other tools can call.

Details

  • Free plan or free version

    Yes

  • Can run on your own servers or machine

    Yes

Not enough info yet on open source, works in VS Code, works in JetBrains IDEs. Check the tool's own site.

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