About LM Studio
LM Studio is a cross‑platform desktop application and model catalog for running and managing local/open-source LLMs (inference, model catalog with model.yaml, local RAG and plugins). Official docs describe local/offline model execution, model.yaml model metadata, and local hosting; LM Studio’s documentation centers on inference and model management rather than on fine‑tuning workflows.
Key Features
- Run and manage local/open-source LLMs (offline-first desktop app with model catalog)
- model.yaml specification for model metadata and variants (LM Studio model catalog)
- Local RAG workflows, plugin/MCP system and built-in web UI for testing models
- Cross‑platform installers and documentation for model/runtime configuration
Use Cases & Best For
Developers and hobbyists needing a local/offline environment to run and test LLMs
Users who want a model catalog and easy local inference with plugin support
About Fine-tuning & Training
Customize and train models