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Make sure you have these prerequisites installed first.
Required to run the application. Make sure to check "Add to PATH" during installation.
Download PythonThe AI engine that powers Local Assistant. Runs models locally on your machine.
Download OllamaGet up and running in 3 simple steps.
Download and extract to a folder of your choice, e.g., C:\LocalAssistant
start.bat
This automatically creates a virtual environment and installs dependencies (first run only)
Your browser opens to http://localhost:5000 - select a model and go!
Alternative: Open Command Prompt, navigate to the folder with cd C:\LocalAssistant, then type start.bat and press Enter.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4-core (i5/Ryzen 5) | 8+ cores (i7/Ryzen 7) |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB+ |
| Storage | 10GB free | 50GB+ SSD |
| GPU | Not required | NVIDIA 6GB+ VRAM |
| OS | Win 10 / macOS 10.15+ / Linux | Latest version |
Check out our detailed installation guide or browse the help center.