Install LM Studio on macOS

LM Studio is a polished desktop app with a built-in model browser. It lets you run powerful AI models directly on your macOS machine — no cloud, no subscription, and your data never leaves the computer.

Installing it on macOS takes just a few minutes. You download LM Studio, install it like any other app, then pull your first model. From there you have a private AI assistant that works fully offline.

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Steps at a glance

Download LM Studio for macOS from the official site
Install and launch it like any other app
Pick an open-source model (e.g. Llama 3 or Qwen)
Load the model — your local AI assistant is ready

Which model best fits your hardware, and how to work LM Studio into your daily routine, is covered in the full setup guide. See the complete tool comparison on our Self-Hosted AI overview.

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