Everything you need to run AI locally
Guides, tools, and tutorials for developers running local LLMs. No gatekeeping. No sign-up required. Just useful stuff.
Tools
Interactive calculators, rankings, and setup wizards for local AI development.
Best Local LLMs for Coding 2026
47 models ranked by SWE-bench Verified. Interactive hardware recommender. Updated monthly.
VRAM Calculator
Can your GPU run this model? Pick a model, choose quantization, see if it fits.
Cost Savings Calculator
How much would you save switching from subscription AI tools? See the math.
Context Window Planner
How much of your codebase fits in a single prompt? Pick a model, see the math.
Quick Start Quiz
4 questions, personalized setup. Which model to run, how to install it, copy-paste commands.
What's New This Week
New model releases, benchmark changes, and pricing shifts in local AI. Updated weekly.
Tutorials
Step-by-step setup guides and migration paths from other tools.
Setting Up Ollama with Bodega One
Step-by-step: install Ollama, pull a model, connect to Bodega One.
LM Studio + Bodega One Setup
Run LM Studio as a local OpenAI-compatible server and connect it.
Running DeepSeek Locally
Deploy DeepSeek R1 and V3 on your machine with full privacy.
Migrate from Tabnine
Tabnine killed its free tier. Here is how to move to Bodega One.
Migrate from Windsurf
Windsurf got acquired. Your local alternative is ready.
Deep Dives
Technical deep dives into how local AI works under the hood.
Air-Gap Mode: 9 Layers of Enforcement
How Bodega One ensures zero bytes leave your machine. Every enforcement layer explained.
BYOLLM: Bring Your Own LLM
10+ provider presets. Connect any local or cloud model in seconds. No vendor lock-in.
Documentation
Getting started, provider setup, features, and keyboard shortcuts.
How Much VRAM Do You Actually Need?
Every VRAM tier mapped to real GPUs and recommended models.
Are Local LLMs Good Enough in 2026?
Honest benchmarks and real-world testing of local vs cloud models.
Air-Gapped AI for Regulated Industries
HIPAA, CMMC, SOX compliance with local-only AI.
KV Cache: 40-70% Token Reuse
How observation masking cuts token usage without losing context.
How QEL Works
The Quality Enforcement Layer that verifies AI-generated code before it ships.
GitHub Copilot vs Cursor vs Bodega One
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, privacy, and features across three AI IDEs.
Best Local AI IDEs in 2026
The landscape of local-first AI development environments compared.
Offline AI Coding Tools 2026
Which tools actually work without an internet connection?
All resources. One desktop.
Every model, every guide, every tutorial on this page works inside Bodega One.