Local LLMs
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Tools to run an LLM locally — from one-command installs to full offline chat apps.
| Project | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Run Llama, Mistral, Gemma and 50+ models locally. One command to install. | https://github.com/ollama/ollama |
| LM Studio | Desktop app that downloads and runs any open model with zero code. | https://lmstudio.ai |
| Jan | Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline. | https://github.com/menloresearch/jan |
| GPT4All | Beginner-friendly: download, pick a model, start chatting. | https://github.com/nomic-ai/gpt4all |
| AnythingLLM | Turns your local AI into a knowledge base over your own docs. | https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm |
| LocalAI | Drop-in replacement for the OpenAI API, pointed at your own machine. | https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI |
| Msty | Privacy-first AI desktop app with multi-model chat and documents. | https://msty.app |
| Open WebUI | Browser-based ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama, fully offline. | https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui |
| llamafile | Single executable that runs a full AI model. | https://github.com/Mozilla-Ocho/llamafile |