> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.robpod.cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.robpod.cloud/ai-coworker/setup/lm-studio.md).

# LM Studio

LM Studio is a desktop app that lets you run powerful AI language models directly on your own computer—no internet or cloud required. With a clean, user-friendly interface, you can easily download models, chat with them, and tweak how they behave. It’s a great way to explore AI hands-on while keeping full control over your data and privacy.

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### Install LM Studio

Download and install [LM Studio](https://lmstudio.ai/) on your PC.
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### Install LLM models

To use LM Studio, you first need to download an LLM model. For compatibility with Robpod AI CoWorker, the selected model must support tool-calling functionality.

Here you can find a couple of models that works great:

| **Qwen2.5-7B**  | <a href="https://model.lmstudio.ai/download/lmstudio-community/Qwen2.5-7B-Instruct-GGUF" class="button primary">Install Model</a> | Small and fast model                                |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **gpt-oss-20b** | <a href="https://model.lmstudio.ai/download/openai/gpt-oss-20bopenai/gpt-oss-20b" class="button primary">Install Model</a>        | Bigger and more advanced model provided by Open AI. |
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### Setup AI CoWorker

Open [Robpod AI CoWorker](/ai-coworker/introduction.md) on your PC.&#x20;

Select **LM Studio** as AI provider.&#x20;

To automatically setup Robpod connector for LM Studio click **... → Auto Config.** This will connect Robpod AI CoWorker with LM studio.&#x20;

Otherwise follow [step 4](/ai-coworker/setup/lm-studio.md#add-robpod-connector-to-lm-studio) to manually configure the connector.

Click on **CONNECT**.

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### Add Robpod Connector to LM Studio (Manual Setup)

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Follow this step only if you need to manually setup the connector. If you have use the Auto Config option you can skip this step.
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Click on  **Show Settings → Program → Integrations → Edit mcp.json**

The setup file for MCP connectors will open. Add the connector as follow:

```json
{
   "mcpServers":{
      "robpod-coworker":{
         "url":"http://127.0.0.1:29696/mcp",
         "timeout":120000
      }
   }
}
```

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### Chat with LM Studio

If connector is created successfully, you can start chating with the AI assisant.
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