claude-lmstudio-bridge
Bridge for Claude to interact with local LLMs in LM Studio. claude-lmstudio-bridge is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by infinitimeless. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including list_models, generate_text, chat_completion and health_check, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Integration and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
This MCP server bridges Claude with local LLMs running in LM Studio, enabling Claude to access and utilize local language models for text generation and chat completions.
How to use this MCP
After setup (requiring Claude Desktop with MCP support and LM Studio running locally), users can interact with local models through Claude by checking connections, listing models, and generating text via simple commands.
What this MCP can be used for
The bridge enables Claude to leverage local LLMs for private text generation, chat completions, and model management while maintaining the convenience of Claude's interface.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the claude-lmstudio-bridge MCP server?
claude-lmstudio-bridge is a Model Context Protocol server from infinitimeless. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect claude-lmstudio-bridge to my AI client?
Add claude-lmstudio-bridge to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does claude-lmstudio-bridge provide?
claude-lmstudio-bridge provides 4 tools: list_models, generate_text, chat_completion and health_check.
Is claude-lmstudio-bridge free to use?
claude-lmstudio-bridge is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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