Overview

LocalAI is your complete AI stack for running AI models locally. It’s designed to be simple, efficient, and accessible, providing a drop-in replacement for OpenAI’s API while keeping your data private and secure.

Why LocalAI?

In today’s AI landscape, privacy, control, and flexibility are paramount. LocalAI addresses these needs by:

• Privacy First: Your data never leaves your machine
• Complete Control: Run models on your terms, with your hardware
• Open Source: MIT licensed and community-driven
• Flexible Deployment: From laptops to servers, with or without GPUs
• Extensible: Add new models and features as needed

Core Components

LocalAI is more than just a single tool - it’s a complete ecosystem:

1. LocalAI Core

   • OpenAI-compatible API
   • Multiple model support (LLMs, image, audio)
   • Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic capabilities
   • No GPU required
   • Fast inference with native bindings

2. LocalAGI

   • Autonomous AI agents
   • No coding required
   • WebUI and REST API support
   • Extensible agent framework

3. LocalRecall

   • Semantic search
   • Memory management
   • Vector database
   • Perfect for AI applications