localai ☆
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Description:
OpenAI alternative
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.8.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Ai ml
Tags: llm local-ai openai-api machine-learning privacy
Install: brew install localai
About:
LocalAI is a free, open-source alternative to OpenAI that allows you to run LLMs, generate images, and audio locally on your own hardware. It provides an API compatible with OpenAI's specifications, enabling seamless integration with existing tools without relying on cloud services. This ensures data privacy, cost savings, and full control over your AI models.
Key Features:
  • OpenAI API compatibility
  • Runs locally without internet connection
  • Supports text, image, and audio generation
  • Drop-in replacement for cloud-based AI services
Use Cases:
  • Running LLMs on consumer hardware for privacy-sensitive tasks
  • Developing AI applications without incurring cloud API costs
  • Creating offline chatbots and content generation tools
Alternatives:
  • Ollama – Focuses on ease of use for running LLMs via CLI, while LocalAI offers broader API compatibility and multimodal support.
  • Llama.cpp – Provides the core inference engine; LocalAI builds a full API server and ecosystem around it.
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