LM Studio

Run local LLMs easily with LM Studio – a powerful desktop app offering real-time chat, offline model use, and OpenAI-compatible local server access.

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Aug 18, 2025 - 14:54

Aug 12, 2025 - 14:46

LM Studio

LM Studio is a desktop application developed for running and experimenting with Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your computer. It supports a wide range of open-source models and provides a local, private, and offline environment. Developed for both enthusiasts and professionals, it allows users to interact with advanced models without relying on cloud-based solutions. LM Studio includes features for managing model downloads, configuring local servers, and integrating with tools using OpenAI-like endpoints.

Key Features

Run local LLMs offline
Familiar real-time chat interface
Download models from Hugging Face
OpenAI-compatible local server
Model management and configuration tools
Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac)
Real-time inference performance metrics
Works with popular models like Gemma, Qwen

Download LM Studio

Download the latest version of LM Studio for free using the direct links below. You’ll find app store listings and, where available, installer files for Windows and Mac. All files come from official sources, are original, unmodified, and safe to use.

Last updated on: 12 August 2025. Version: 0.3.23.

Download LM Studio 0.3.23 exe (516,53 MB) [Windows 10+]
Download LM Studio 0.3.23 dmg (504,96 MB) [macOS 13.4+]

What's new in this version

Improved reliability of in-chat tool calling for openai/gpt-oss by standardizing tool names to snake_case
Reasoning content is now moved from message.content to choices.message.reasoning (non-streaming) and choices.delta.reasoning (streaming), aligning with o3-mini behavior
Added advanced load option to force MoE expert weights onto CPU for devices with low VRAM
Tool names are now normalized to handle whitespaces and special characters
Improved performance on underpowered devices
Added ability to set persistent per-model settings
Fix for "Complete Download" button not working with staff-picked models
Fix for "Fix" button not functioning for extension packs
Fix for tool-related requests failing with "Cannot read properties of undefined" error
Fix for EPERM unlink error during auto-update of Harmony
Fix for old conversations not loading in the app
Fix for tool call failures in OpenAI-compatible API under non-streaming mode
Fix for models not outputting tags in chat completions
Fix for "TypeError: Invalid Version" affecting users with AMD+NVIDIA GPUs
Fix for MCP plugin chip name not rendering in User Mode and search results refreshing on click

Installation

Download files are available in different formats depending on your operating system. Make sure to follow the appropriate installation guide: EXE for Windows, DMG for macOS.