grepai-embeddings-lmstudiolisted
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# GrepAI Embeddings with LM Studio
This skill covers using LM Studio as the embedding provider for GrepAI, offering a user-friendly GUI for managing local models.
## When to Use This Skill
- Want local embeddings with a graphical interface
- Already using LM Studio for other AI tasks
- Prefer visual model management over CLI
- Need to easily switch between models
## What is LM Studio?
LM Studio is a desktop application for running local LLMs with:
- 🖥️ Graphical user interface
- 📦 Easy model downloading
- 🔌 OpenAI-compatible API
- 🔒 100% private, local processing
## Prerequisites
1. Download LM Studio from [lmstudio.ai](https://lmstudio.ai)
2. Install and launch the application
3. Download an embedding model
## Installation
### Step 1: Download LM Studio
Visit [lmstudio.ai](https://lmstudio.ai) and download for your platform:
- macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)
- Windows
- Linux
### Step 2: Launch and Download a Model
1. Open LM Studio
2. Go to the **Search** tab
3. Search for an embedding model:
- `nomic-embed-text-v1.5`
- `bge-small-en-v1.5`
- `bge-large-en-v1.5`
4. Click **Download**
### Step 3: Start the Local Server
1. Go to the **Local Server** tab
2. Select your embedding model
3. Click **Start Server**
4. Note the endpoint (default: `http://localhost:1234`)
## Configuration
### Basic Configuration
```yaml
# .grepai/config.yaml
embedder:
provider: lmstudio
model: nomic-embed-text-v1.5
endpoint: http://localhost:1234
```
### With Custom