Chapter 3

Getting started

Welcome to LocalAI! This section covers everything you need to know after installation to start using LocalAI effectively.

Tip

Haven’t installed LocalAI yet?

See the Installation guide to install LocalAI first. Docker is the recommended installation method for most users.

What’s in This Section

Quickstart Guide - Get started quickly with your first API calls and model downloads
Install and Run Models - Learn how to install, configure, and run AI models
Customize Models - Customize model configurations and prompt templates
Container Images Reference - Complete reference for available Docker images
Try It Out - Explore examples and use cases