# LM Studio: Desktop Model Runner

LM Studio provides a beautiful GUI for running local models. Pair it with Ishi for complete desktop AI.

## Why LM Studio?

- **GUI Model Management** — Download, convert, quantize  
- **Optimized Inference** — Metal, CUDA acceleration  
- **OpenAI-Compatible API** — Works with Ishi out of box  
- **Model Library** — Curated, tested models

## Setup

1. Download LM Studio from [lmstudio.ai](https://lmstudio.ai/)
2. Load a model and start the local server
3. Configure Ishi:

```json
{
  "provider": "lmstudio",
  "baseUrl": "http://localhost:1234/v1"
}
```

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