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LM Studio

brew install --cask lm-studio v0.4.16,2

Download and run large language models locally on your Mac without cloud services.

Why you might care

Run open-source LLMs (Llama, Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek) entirely on your machine for privacy and offline access. No subscriptions, no API costs, no data leaving your computer. Ideal for developers, researchers, and anyone wanting AI capabilities without external dependencies.

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