LM Studio

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🤖 Setting Up LM Studio with Cline

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📋 Prerequisites

• Windows, macOS, or Linux computer with AVX2 support
• Cline installed in VS Code

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🚀 Setup Steps

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1. Install LM Studio

• Visit lmstudio.ai
• Download and install for your operating system

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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)

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3. Download a Model

• Browse the “Discover” page
• Select and download your preferred model
• Wait for download to complete

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4. Start the Server

• Navigate to the “Developer” tab
• Toggle the server switch to “Running”
• Note: The server will run at http://localhost:1234

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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

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⚠️ 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

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🔧 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