LM Studio
Also known as: lmstudio
LM Studio is a desktop app for local LLMs: browse models, download GGUFs, chat, and spin up a local server — all from a clean GUI.
- One-click model downloads.
- Built-in chat UI.
- Local OpenAI-compatible server.
Start here: if the command line feels cold, LM Studio is the most beginner-friendly way to run a model locally and see what's under the hood.