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How to Run AI Models Privately on Your AI PC with Model HQ; No Cloud, No Code

In an era where efficiency and data privacy are paramount, Model HQ by LLMWare emerges as a game-changer for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Built by LLMWare, Model HQ is a groundbreaking desktop application that transforms your own PC or laptop into a fully private, high-performance AI workstation.

Most AI tools rely on the cloud. Model HQ doesn’t.

No more cloud latency. No more vendor lock-in. Just 100+ cutting-edge AI models, blazing fast document search, and natural language tools; all running locally on your machine.

 

What is Model HQ?

Model HQ is a powerful, no-code desktop application that enables users to run enterprise-grade AI workflows locally, securely, and at scale, right from their own PC or laptop. Designed for simplicity and performance, it provides point-and-click access to 100+ state-of-the-art AI models, ranging from 1B to 32B parameters, with built-in optimization for AI PCs and Intel hardware. Whether you’re building AI applications, analyzing documents, or querying data, Model HQ automatically adapts to your device’s specs to ensure fast, efficient inferencing, even for large models that traditionally struggle on standard formats.

What truly sets Model HQ apart is its privacy-first, offline capability. Once models are downloaded, they can be used without Wi-Fi, keeping your data and sensitive information 100% on-device. This makes it the fastest and most secure way to explore and deploy powerful AI tools without depending on the cloud or external APIs. From developers and researchers to enterprise teams, Model HQ delivers a seamless, cost-effective, and private AI experience; all in one sleek, local platform.

 

What Model HQ can do?

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1. Chat:
The Chat feature allows users a fast way to start experimenting with chat models of various sizes, from Small (1–3 billion parameters), Medium (7–8 billion parameters) to Large (9 and above, up to 32 billion parameters).

  • Small Model:

    ~1–3 billion parameters — Fastest response time, suitable for basic chat.

  • Medium Model:

    ~7–8 billion parameters — Balanced performance, ideal for chat, data analysis and standard RAG tasks.

  • Large Model:

    ~9 up to 32 billion parameters — Most powerful chat, RAG, and best for advanced and complex analytical workloads.

Watch Chat in Action


2. Agents
Agents in Model HQ are pre-configured or custom-built workflows that automate complex tasks using local AI models. They allow users to process files, extract insights, or perform multi-step operations; all with point-and-click simplicity and no coding required.

Users can build new agents from scratch, load existing ones (either from built-in templates or previously created workflows), and manage them through a simple dropdown interface. From editing or deleting agents to running batch operations on multiple documents, the Agent system provides a flexible way to scale private, on-device AI workflows. Pre-created agents include powerful tools like Contract Analyzer, Customer Support Bot, Financial Data Extractor, Image Tagger, and more — each designed to handle specific tasks efficiently.

Watch Agents in Action


3. Bots
The Bots feature allows users to create their own custom Chat and RAG bots seamlessly for either the AI PC/edge device use case (Fast Start Chatbot and Model HQ Biz Bot) or via API deployment (Model HQ API Server Biz Bot).

Watch Bots in Action


4. RAG
RAG combines retrieval-based techniques with generative AI to allow models to answer questions more accurately by retrieving relevant information from external sources or documents. With RAG in Model HQ, you can create knowledge bases that you can query in the chat section or via a custom bot by uploading documents. The RAG section is used only to create the knowledge base.

Watch Rag in Action


5. Models
The Models section allows you to explore, manage, and test models within Model HQ. You can discover new models, manage downloaded models, review inference history, and run benchmark tests; all from a single interface.

And this all can be done, while keeping your data private, your workflows offline, and your AI performance fully optimized for your device — no internet, no cloud, and no compromise. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, Model HQ empowers you to leverage AI technology without compromising on security. Experience the future of AI today and transform the way you work!

 

System Requirements

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Experience Model HQ Risk-Free

We understand that trying new software can be a leap of faith. That’s why we’re offering a 90-day free trial for developers. Experience the full capabilities of Model HQ without any commitment. Sign up for the trial here and discover how it can transform your workflow.

 

A Powerful Collaboration with Intel

LLMWare.ai has partnered with Intel to optimize Model HQ for peak performance on your devices. This collaboration ensures that you receive a reliable and efficient AI experience, making your tasks smoother and more productive. Learn more about this exciting partnership here.

Read the Intel Solution Brief here:

Local AI—No Code, More Secure with AI PCs and the Private Cloud

Bring secure, no-code GenAI to your enterprise with Intel® AI PCs and LLMWare’s Model HQ—run agents and RAG queries locally without exposing data or incurring cloud costs. In this brief, learn how to scale private AI simply and affordably.

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Take the Next Step Towards AI Empowerment

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your productivity with Model HQ. Whether you’re a business professional, a developer, or a student, this application is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Purchase Model HQ Today!

Ready to unlock the full potential of AI on your PC or laptop? Buy Model HQ now by clicking here and take the first step towards a smarter, more efficient future.

 

Learn More About Model HQ

For additional information about Model HQ, including detailed features and user guides, visit our website. Don’t forget to check out our introductory video and explore our YouTube playlist for tutorials and tips.

Join the LLMWare’s official Discord Server to interact with LLMWare's great community of users and if you have any questions or feedback.

 

Conclusion

Model HQ isn’t just another AI app, it’s a complete, offline-first platform built for speed, privacy, and control. Whether you’re chatting with LLMs, building agents, analyzing documents, or deploying custom bots, everything runs securely on your own PC or laptop. With support for models up to 32B parameters, RAG-enabled document search, natural language SQL, and no-code workflows, Model HQ brings enterprise-grade AI directly to your desktop, no cloud required.

As the world moves toward AI-powered productivity, Model HQ ensures you’re ahead of the curve with a faster, safer, and smarter way to work.

Top comments (15)

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Rohan Sharma

Ask your doubts here!!

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Priya Yadav

Ok

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Corneliu

this looks really interesting and useful for my use case. i’m not sure though about how realizable is on the hardware I currently have available. is there a possibility to use your software in trial mode for say a few days?

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Rohan Sharma

Yes Conreliu.

And we even recommend this. Please apply for a 90 days free trial: llmware.ai/enterprise#developers-w...

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Chirag Aggarwal

very technical!

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K Om Senapati

Yuss

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Dotallio

Really appreciate how Model HQ brings strong AI models fully offline - real privacy plus flexibility. Curious, how does it handle running the largest models on mid-tier laptops (like 16GB RAM)?

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Namee

Hi @dotallio, it also depends on whether you also have an integrated GPU or NPU on your device. With the latest Intel Lunar Lake chip (Intel Ultra Core Series 2), we can run models up to 22B parameters with only 16 GB. But if you have an older machine with a smaller iGPU, the model size will need to be smaller.

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Rohan Sharma

you're asking the secret recipe! 😂🤣

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DK | MultiMind SDK | Open source AI

Awesome work by LLMWare! We can plan for future of MultiMindLab ↔ LLMWare connector to enable agent workflows across platforms.
MultiMindLab supports local GGUF models, no-code agent chaining, and private deployments via Ollama/HF. Also multi cloud deployment - Azure, AWS & GCP, more coming soon.
Both platforms share a privacy-first, model-agnostic vision — let’s make them interoperable!
Would love to explore joint use cases for Model HQ + MultiMindSDK(multimind.dev) agents.

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Priya Yadav

👍

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Nathan Tarbert

This is extremely impressive, finally something that actually lets me run everything locally and keep my data private

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Namee

Thank you so much @nathan_tarbert!

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Bap

Super interesting! Appreciate the breakdown of features. Looking forward to seeing how the project evolves!

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Rohan Sharma

Thank you, Bap!

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