How to Make a Local ChatGPT Clone

In this tutorial, we will utilize Next.js and LM Studio to create a beautiful local conversational UI.

The Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js (App Router)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Backend: Local LM Studio server (Hosting Llama 3)
• State Management: React hooks / Vercel AI SDK

By binding the useChat hook from the Vercel AI SDK pointing to the http://localhost:1234/v1 endpoint, your frontend won't know the difference between a cloud provider and a local graphical unit.

Detailed code layout for this build will be expanded in a secondary deep-dive.