LM Studio
A desktop app for running models locally, with a chat window.
The fuller definition
LM Studio is an application for working with supported local language models, including chat and model-serving workflows.
- Select
Compatible model
- Load
Use local resources
- Interact
Chat or supported server interface
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A user loads a compatible model and tests a fictional prompt through a graphical interface.
The distinction that matters
Supported hardware, formats, and features vary; a model must still fit the available resources.
Related terms
Local model
A model that runs on your own computer, so your documents never leave it.
Hardware & hostingGGUF
The file format most local AI apps use for downloaded models.
Hardware & hostingVRAM — Video random-access memory
The memory on the graphics card. A model has to fit in it to run quickly.
Where it is taught
Choose an AI tool around the work productSource and further reading
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