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LM Studio — AI Glossary
A desktop application for discovering, downloading, and running quantized LLMs locally using a ChatGPT-style UI and OpenAI-compatible server.
Overview
LM Studio (2023) wraps llama.cpp with a user-friendly GUI: browse and download GGUF models from HuggingFace, chat interface, and a local OpenAI-compatible API server. Runs on Mac (Apple Silicon optimized), Windows, and Linux. The most popular consumer-facing local LLM tool alongside Ollama.
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| Topic | infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-24 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is LM Studio?
A desktop application for discovering, downloading, and running quantized LLMs locally using a ChatGPT-style UI and OpenAI-compatible server.
What concepts are related to LM Studio?
Closely related concepts include ollama, llama cpp, openai compatible.