llm-wiki brings the power of artificial intelligence to your personal computer. This software allows you to search, summarize, and organize information using local language models. It runs entirely on your hardware. You do not need an internet connection to process your files once the software loads. This tool helps you manage large amounts of text data without sending your private information to external servers.
Follow these steps to set up llm-wiki on your Windows computer.
- Go to the official release page.
- Look for the latest release version at the top of the list.
- Click the file ending in .exe to start the download.
- Save the file to your desktop or downloads folder.
Ensure you have at least 8GB of free space on your hard drive before you begin. You also need a computer with at least 8GB of RAM to handle the language models effectively.
Windows may display a warning because this is a new application. Follow these instructions to proceed:
- Double-click the file you downloaded.
- If a blue box appears, click "More info."
- Click "Run anyway."
- Follow the prompts in the installation window.
- Choose a destination folder for the program files.
- Click "Install" and wait for the process to finish.
The setup utility automatically creates a shortcut on your desktop. You can launch the program from this icon at any time.
The first time you open llm-wiki, the program performs a configuration check. It verifies your available hardware.
- Launch the application from the desktop shortcut.
- Wait for the initial loading screen.
- Select an AI model from the drop-down menu. The software suggests a model based on your system power.
- Click the "Load" button. The download of the engine starts automatically.
- Once the bar reaches 100%, you are ready to start.
The main interface features a text box and a file upload area. You interact with the software using plain English commands.
You can load text files or PDFs to analyze their content. Click the "Add Files" button and select the documents from your computer. The software processes these files and stores them in a local index. This index allows the AI to recall information quickly.
Type your request into the question box. For example, you might ask: "Summarize the key points in these documents" or "What does the text say about history?" The software searches your uploaded documents and provides an answer based only on that information.
You can change the behavior of the AI in the settings menu.
- Temperature: Lower numbers make the AI focus on facts. Higher numbers make the AI more creative.
- Context Size: This controls how much text the AI reads at one time. If you work with large books, increase this number.
Your computer needs specific hardware to run llm-wiki smoothly.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 series or better.
- Memory: 8GB of RAM is the minimum. 16GB is recommended.
- Graphics: A dedicated graphics card with at least 4GB of video memory improves performance significantly.
- Storage: 10GB of free space for the application and the models.
If the software runs slowly, close other programs that use significant memory, such as web browsers or photo editors.
Most issues arise from file permissions or memory limits.
If the application fails to open:
- Restart your computer.
- Check that your antivirus program did not block the executable file.
- Reinstall the program using the "Run as Administrator" option.
If the AI stops responding:
- Clear the current session by clicking "Reset" in the menu.
- Select a smaller AI model. Smaller models require less memory and run on most computers without issues.
Does this software send my data to the internet? No. All processing happens locally on your computer. Your files stay on your hard drive.
Can I use this without a graphics card? Yes, but the responses take more time to generate. The processor handles the math if no graphics card is available.
How do I update the software? The application checks for updates automatically when you launch it. If a new version exists, the software prompts you to download and install it.
The software organizes files into distinct folders to ensure performance:
- Data: Stores your indexed documents.
- Models: Contains the downloaded AI engine files.
- Logs: Keeps small text files that record errors if the program fails. This helps you identify what went wrong if the software stops.
You do not need to modify these folders. The program manages all file operations on its own.
For additional guidance, visit the official repository. The repository provides technical documentation for power users who want to modify the source code or contribute to the project features. Always check the README.md in the repository for the most current information regarding updates and changes.