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**The free, OpenAI, Anthropic alternative. Your All-in-One Complete AI Stack** - Run powerful language models, autonomous agents, and document intelligence **locally** on your hardware. 

**No cloud, no limits, no compromise.**

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**[⭐ Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI)** - 40k+ stars and growing!

**Drop-in replacement for OpenAI API** - modular suite of tools that work seamlessly together or independently. 

Start with **[LocalAI](https://localai.io)**'s OpenAI-compatible API, extend with **[LocalAGI](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAGI)**'s autonomous agents, and enhance with **[LocalRecall](https://github.com/mudler/LocalRecall)**'s semantic search - all running locally on your hardware.

**Open Source** MIT Licensed.
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## Why Choose LocalAI?

**OpenAI API Compatible** - Run AI models locally with our modular ecosystem. From language models to autonomous agents and semantic search, build your complete AI stack without the cloud.

### Key Features

- **LLM Inferencing**: LocalAI is a free, **Open Source** OpenAI alternative. Run **LLMs**, generate **images**, **audio** and more **locally** with consumer grade hardware.
- **Agentic-first**: Extend LocalAI with LocalAGI, an autonomous AI agent platform that runs locally, no coding required. Build and deploy autonomous agents with ease.
- **Memory and Knowledge base**: Extend LocalAI with LocalRecall, A local rest api for semantic search and memory management. Perfect for AI applications.
- **OpenAI Compatible**: Drop-in replacement for OpenAI API. Compatible with existing applications and libraries.
- **No GPU Required**: Run on consumer grade hardware. No need for expensive GPUs or cloud services.
- **Multiple Models**: Support for various model families including LLMs, image generation, and audio models. Supports multiple backends for inferencing.
- **Privacy Focused**: Keep your data local. No data leaves your machine, ensuring complete privacy.
- **Easy Setup**: Simple installation and configuration. Get started in minutes with Binaries installation, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes or local installation.
- **Community Driven**: Active community support and regular updates. Contribute and help shape the future of LocalAI.

## Quick Start

**Docker is the recommended installation method** for most users:

```bash
docker run -p 8080:8080 --name local-ai -ti localai/localai:latest
```

For complete installation instructions, see the [Installation guide](/installation/).

## Get Started

1. **[Install LocalAI](/installation/)** - Choose your installation method (Docker recommended)
2. **[Quickstart Guide](/getting-started/quickstart/)** - Get started quickly after installation
3. **[Install and Run Models](/getting-started/models/)** - Learn how to work with AI models
4. **[Try It Out](/getting-started/try-it-out/)** - Explore examples and use cases

## Learn More

- [Explore available models](https://models.localai.io)
- [Model compatibility](/model-compatibility/)
- [Try out examples](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI-examples)
- [Join the community](https://discord.gg/uJAeKSAGDy)
- [Check the LocalAI Github repository](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI)
- [Check the LocalAGI Github repository](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAGI)
