LM Studio is a software application that allows users to run large language models (LLMs) on their local devices without needing an internet connection, offering enhanced privacy and data security. It supports a variety of models such as LLaMa, Falcon, MPT, Gemma, and others available from Hugging Face repositories. Users can interact with models through an in-app Chat UI or a local server compatible with OpenAI's APIs. LM Studio is ideal for individuals who wish to leverage the capabilities of LLMs for personal use, research, or development while maintaining full control over their data. This local approach to running machine learning models is especially attractive for those concerned with privacy or working with sensitive information.