Vibe code with local models
Run AI models directly on your desktop. Your code and data never leave your machine — complete privacy, zero API costs, full offline support.
“We work with sensitive healthcare data. Workshop with local models lets our team use AI coding assistance without any compliance concerns.”
Why go local?
All the power of AI coding, with none of the trade-offs.
Complete Privacy
Your code never leaves your machine. No data sent to external servers, no third-party access — ever.
Zero API Costs
No API keys, no usage limits, no surprise bills. Run as many prompts as you want for free.
Works Offline
Code on a plane, in a coffee shop, or behind a corporate firewall. No internet connection required.
Set up in minutes, code forever
Get started with local AI models in four simple steps.
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Download the desktop app
Install Workshop Desktop for macOS, Windows, or Linux. It includes everything you need.
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Connect a local model
Point Workshop at your local Ollama, LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
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Build with AI
Chat to build exactly like the cloud version — but everything runs locally on your hardware.
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Deploy when ready
When your app is ready, deploy to Workshop Cloud or export the code to your own infrastructure.
“I use Workshop on my laptop during my commute. By the time I get to the office, I have a working prototype ready to share with the team.”
Built for teams that need privacy
Private Codebases
Work on proprietary code with AI assistance. No snippets or context ever leave your machine.
Regulated Industries
Healthcare, finance, and government teams can use AI coding while maintaining full compliance.
Offline Development
Code anywhere — planes, trains, remote locations. Your AI assistant travels with you.
Air-gapped Environments
Deploy in fully isolated networks where cloud services are not an option.
Low-latency Workflows
Local models respond instantly with zero network overhead. Ideal for rapid iteration loops.
Self-hosted Teams
Organizations that self-host their tooling can add AI coding without changing their security posture.
Your code. Your machine. Your rules.
It's free to try, no credit card required.