General Use Cases
LocalGPT by TUSI is a versatile, AI-powered chat application designed to run on your local network. It is ideal for ensuring data privacy and secure operations while providing intelligent assistance.
- Internal Knowledge Base: Quickly access company information and support resources without data leaving your network.
- Secure Chatbot: Offer on-demand, AI-powered customer support for internal use.
- Development & Testing: Use as a sandbox for building and refining AI-driven applications.
- Educational Tools: Enhance training programs with interactive AI assistance.
- Local Assistance: Improve workflows by integrating AI support into internal systems.
Download LocalGPT
Welcome to the official download page for the LocalGPT application by TUSI. Click the button below to get the Windows installer.
Download LocalGPT.exeWindows Installation Instructions
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Click the "Download" button above to get the Windows installer (
LocalGPT.exe
). - Once the download is complete, open your Downloads folder.
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Double-click the
LocalGPT.exe
file to start the installation. - If you see a Windows SmartScreen warning, click More Info.
- Then, select Run anyway to begin installation.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- After installation, open the app from the Start Menu or search for 'LocalGPT'.
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To run the app, open the
LocalGPT.exe
file. You can move it anywhere on your system.
Installation & Setup Instructions
Prerequisites
-
Ollama: Download and install
Ollama and ensure it is running.
- Visit the Ollama website.
- Click on the "Download" button for your operating system.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions.
- Open a terminal and start Ollama with
ollama start
. - Ensure Ollama is running before starting LocalGPT.
Popular Models and Minimum Requirements
Model | Minimum Requirements |
---|---|
DeepSeek-R1 1.5B | 8 GB RAM, 4 CPU Cores |
DeepSeek-R1 7B | 16 GB RAM, 8 CPU Cores |
Llama 3.2 1B | 8 GB RAM, 4 CPU Cores |
Llama 3.2 3B | 16 GB RAM, 8 CPU Cores |
Llama 3.2 11B | 32 GB RAM, 16 CPU Cores |
Starting the Application
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Locate and double-click
LocalGPT.exe
in your installation directory. -
When prompted, enter the model name using
ollama list
in a terminal. -
Open your browser and navigate to
localhost:1201
.
Accessing from Other Devices
Use the IP address shown in the terminal (e.g., http://192.168.x.x:1201
) to access LocalGPT on your local network.
Using the Chat Interface
- Type your message in the input field.
- Click the send button to submit your message.
- View the AI assistant's response above the input area.
Generating a QR Code
Click the "Show QR" button to generate a QR code linking to your local network address.
Troubleshooting
- If Ollama is not running, an error message will appear. Start Ollama before LocalGPT.
- Check your network settings and restart the application if necessary.
Stopping the Application
To stop LocalGPT, close the terminal or press Ctrl + C
.