> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://linkly.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Linkly AI in LM Studio

> Combine Linkly AI's local knowledge base with LM Studio to provide document retrieval capabilities to local large language models

## What You Can Do

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Process sensitive documents completely offline">
    Local LLM + Linkly AI local knowledge base — data never leaves your machine.
    Linkly AI's `read` tool reads confidential contracts, medical records, and
    other sensitive content stored on your computer directly, with no data ever
    uploaded to the cloud — ideal for scenarios with strict privacy
    requirements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Search the knowledge base even without internet access">
    The Linkly AI service runs locally, so even without network access, the
    local model can use the `search` tool to search your knowledge base and
    respond — no dependency on any cloud service.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test different local models' ability to process documents">
    Using the same Linkly AI knowledge base as a benchmark, run retrieval and
    Q\&A with models like Llama, Mistral, and Qwen, comparing which model is
    better at understanding your document types.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Prerequisites

* [LM Studio](https://lmstudio.ai) installed
* Linkly AI Desktop running with the MCP service active

## Configuration Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open MCP settings">
    In LM Studio, find the MCP server configuration (the exact location may vary
    by version).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Linkly AI MCP">
    Add a new MCP server and fill in: - Name: `linkly-ai` - URL:
    `http://127.0.0.1:60606/mcp`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Try searching your documents in a conversation to verify the connection is
    successful.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  MCP support in LM Studio may vary by version. If your version does not yet
  support MCP, please update to the latest version.
</Tip>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cannot find the MCP settings option">
    Make sure you are using a version of LM Studio that supports MCP. This
    feature is available in newer versions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cannot connect to MCP service">
    Check whether Linkly AI Desktop is running and whether the MCP service is
    active.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>