Monday, August 24, 2026

LLM for download

 --https://share.google/aimode/nB1pXvFSWmMpsOjTm

You can download and run large language models (LLMs) locally on your device using user-friendly desktop and mobile applications that include built-in model downloaders. [1, 2]
Top Apps to Download and Run LLMs
  • LM Studio: A desktop tool with a built-in search and download feature that connects directly to Hugging Face for open-source models.
  • AnythingLLM: An all-in-one desktop application for Mac, Windows, and Linux that lets you download models, chat with documents, and run everything locally without complex setup.
  • Ollama: A lightweight command-line tool that lets you pull and run models like Llama and Mistral easily on your computer. [1, 2, 3]
Popular Models to Try
Most users on Reddit agree that starting with smaller 7B to 8B parameter models is best for standard hardware. Top choices include: [1]
  • Llama 3 / 3.2
  • DeepSeek-R1-Distill
  • Qwen2.5 [1]
For more tailored information, please specify:
  • The computer's operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
  • The system's RAM or graphics card (GPU) specifications
Providing these details allows for recommendations of the specific applications and model sizes that will perform most efficiently on that hardware.