Desktop Apps
Two desktop app options with very different profiles.
Claude Desktop (Recommended)
Anthropic's desktop app. The easiest way to use Producer Pal.
- Difficulty: Easy — download, install, done
- Cost: Subscription required
- Best for: Most users wanting the simplest setup
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LM Studio (Advanced)
For Power Users
LM Studio requires significant hardware (Apple Silicon with lots of RAM or Nvidia 4080+ GPU) and technical comfort with local models. Expect experimentation. Online options work better and faster at this time.
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Cost: Free (uses your hardware)
- Best for: Privacy-focused users with capable hardware