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MLC LLM

Prepares AI chat models to run directly on phones, laptops and in web browsers.

Research-backed

What it does

MLC LLM is an engine that takes AI language models and converts them so they run well on many kinds of devices. That includes computers with different graphics cards, Macs, iPhones and iPads, Android phones, and even web browsers.

Its makers' goal is to let everyone run AI models on their own devices. Apps can talk to the models in the same way they'd talk to OpenAI's service, which makes switching easier.

Who it's for

Developers who want to put AI models inside apps on phones, computers or websites.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. It's a developer tool. Setup is explained in the online documentation. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Mac, Windows, Linux, Web browser, Phone
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • More on staying safe

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