How to Run Your Own Local LLM

1. Download LM Studio:
   - Visit https://lmstudio.ai/ and download LM Studio for your operating system.
   - Install and open LM Studio.

2. Pick and Download a Model:
   - Go to folder icon tab on left panel and review model directory path.
   - Browse available models in LM Studio.
   - Choose a model based on your needs and your system's hardware capacity (RAM, VRAM, CPU/GPU).
   - Download the model within LM Studio to chosen directory path.
   - Set parameters and slide toggle to start server in developer tab.

3. Download AnythingLLM:
   - Visit https://anythingllm.com/desktop/ and download AnythingLLM for your operating system.
   - Install and open AnythingLLM.

4. Run Your Local LLM Model:
   - In AnythingLLM, select LM Studio as your model provider.
   - Point AnythingLLM to the model you downloaded in LM Studio (it will auto-detect if server is running).
   - Start using your own local LLM for private, fast, and secure AI-powered tasks.

Tips:
- Make sure your system meets the requirements for the model you choose.
- Refer to the official documentation for troubleshooting and advanced setup.
- Download multiple models to external drive.
- Set LM Studio Models Directory to this drive.