LM Studio

A quick guide to setting up LM Studio for local AI model execution with Cline.

🤖 Setting Up LM Studio with Cline

Run AI models locally using LM Studio with Cline.

📋 Prerequisites

• Windows, macOS, or Linux computer with AVX2 support

• Cline installed in VS Code

🚀 Setup Steps

1. Install LM Studio

• Visit lmstudio.ai

• Download and install for your operating system

2. Launch LM Studio

• Open the installed application

• You'll see four tabs on the left: Chat, Developer (where you will start the server), My Models (where your downloaded models are stored), Discover (add new models)

3. Download a Model

• Browse the "Discover" page

• Select and download your preferred model

• Wait for download to complete

4. Start the Server

• Navigate to the "Developer" tab

• Toggle the server switch to "Running"

• Note: The server will run at http://localhost:1234

5. Configure Cline

1. Open VS Code

2. Click Cline settings icon

3. Select "LM Studio" as API provider

4. Select your model from the available options

⚠️ Important Notes

• Start LM Studio before using with Cline

• Keep LM Studio running in background

• First model download may take several minutes depending on size

• Models are stored locally after download

🔧 Troubleshooting

1. If Cline can't connect to LM Studio:

2. Verify LM Studio server is running (check Developer tab)

3. Ensure a model is loaded

4. Check your system meets hardware requirements