LocalAI is an open-source solution designed to facilitate the deployment and usage of various AI models locally. Acting as a drop-in replacement REST API compatible with OpenAI, it supports text, audio, video, and image generation without the need for advanced hardware. It also includes features like GGML quantization and voice cloning capabilities.

Local LLM with Function Calling allows developers to create AI agents that run entirely on local hardware, eliminating data privacy concerns and cloud dependencies. The framework includes sample code for integrating local LLMs such as LLaMA, GPT4All, or other open-weight models, and demonstrates how to configure function schemas that the model can invoke to perform tasks like fetching data, executing shell commands, or interacting with APIs. Users can extend the design by defining custom function endpoints, customizing prompts, and handling function responses. This lightweight solution simplifies the process of building offline AI assistants, chatbots, and automation tools for a wide range of applications.