Linux · Utilities
LM Studio
Run AI models, locally and privately
by Element Labs, Inc.
Official site: flathub.org
About LM Studio
LM Studio is a desktop app for running large language models (LLMs) locally on your own computer.
features
Run Local LLMs Offline — Execute open-weight models entirely on your own device without cloud dependency.
Cross-Platform Support — Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Model Discovery & Download — Browse and download GGUF/MLX models directly from Hugging Face.
Built-in Chat Interface — Interact with local models through a clean ChatGPT-like UI.
OpenAI-Compatible API Server — Serve local models via OpenAI-style REST endpoints for app integration.
Document Chat (RAG) — Chat with local documents privately and offline.
Model Management — Organize models, prompts, presets, and configurations in one place.
Developer Tooling — Includes CLI, Python SDK, TypeScript SDK, and REST
Headless Mode — Run LM Studio without GUI for servers or CI environments.
MCP Integration — Connect MCP servers and external AI workflows.
Privacy-First Design — Prompts and conversations stay on the local machine.
Hardware-Aware Optimization — GPU offloading and memory controls for better performance on limited hardware.
Multi-Model Support — Supports Llama, Qwen, Mistral, Gemma, Phi, DeepSeek, and more.
Local Network Serving — Expose local models across devices on the same network.
How to install LM Studio
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub ai.lmstudio.lm-studio
- Open LM Studio once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is LM Studio free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where LM Studio is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install LM Studio from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub ai.lmstudio.lm-studio. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is LM Studio safe?
LM Studio downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
