LM Studio MLX Engine
The open-source MLX inference engine that powers Apple Silicon models in LM Studio, usable on its own from Python.
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| Category | Local Inference |
|---|---|
| Authentication | No auth |
| Pricing | Free |
| Source | Open Source |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Website | https://github.com/lmstudio-ai/mlx-engine |
| Docs | https://lmstudio.ai/docs |
| Last checked | 2026-10-14 |
| As JSON | /api/v1/directory/lm-studio-mlx-engine.json |