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How Feluda Works with Local LLMs
Large Language Models (LLMs) aren’t just about cloud APIs anymore. Increasingly, people are running them on their own machines — for privacy, creativity, research, and productivity. The appeal is simple: you get the power of AI without the restrictions or risks of sending everything to a remote server.
Some of the most common reasons for going local include:
- Freedom from censorship — run models without external filters.
- Companionship and roleplay — from creative storytelling to character-driven simulations.
- World-building and gaming — powering Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, generating backstories, or creating dynamic adventures.
- Privacy-sensitive work — analyzing proprietary or confidential data locally.
- Offline use — studying, coding, or generating text when traveling or disconnected.
- Fun and experimentation — building local AI games, simulations, or productivity helpers.
But while local models unlock freedom, they also come with challenges: downloading the right model, configuring backends like KoboldCPP or Oobabooga, and making sure everything works together. That’s where Feluda.ai comes in.
Benefits of using a local LLM with Feluda
| Benefit | Why It Matters | How Feluda Enhances It |
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| Privacy & Data Control | Local models keep sensitive data (research, documents, personal notes) on your machine. | The Feluda Vault ensures nothing leaks, while workflows remain fully private. |
| Freedom & Customization | Run models without external filters, censorship, or API limits. | Feluda supports any backend (KoboldCPP, Oobabooga, LMStudio) so you can pick the model and configuration that fit your needs. |
| Offline Access | No internet required — useful for travel, flights, or secure environments. | Feluda Genes and workflows run seamlessly even without cloud access. |
| Extended Capabilities | Local models alone can feel limited. | Feluda Genes add plug-and-play tools — from Shodan Intel to WordPress publishing. |
| Unified Workflows | Running multiple tools can get messy. | Feluda uses the Model Context Protocol so cloud and local models work through the same interface. |
| Performance Control | You decide whether to run small models for speed or large ones for depth. | Feluda adapts to your hardware — GPU, CPU, or hybrid setups — without breaking your workflow. |
| Creative & Practical Uses | From roleplay and storytelling to cybersecurity research and coding. | Feluda lets you switch between “fun” and “serious” tasks without leaving the environment. |
| Lower Costs | Avoid API fees for heavy usage by running models locally. | Feluda makes local-first setups as easy as cloud-based ones, while still letting you mix the two. |
Feluda as the Bridge Between You and Local Models
Feluda isn’t a model itself — it’s the ecosystem and protocol layer that makes both local and cloud LLMs usable in the same way. Whether you’re experimenting with KoboldCPP, testing out Oobabooga, or trying LMStudio, Feluda acts as the control center that unifies them.
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Unified Protocols Feluda uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which means local and cloud models can plug into the same workflows. No more juggling multiple tools — everything follows the same standard.
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Genes: Plug-and-Play Capabilities With Feluda Genes, you can instantly extend your local LLM. Need to check if a password has been breached? Use the HIBP Password Checker Gene. Want quick intel on a suspicious domain? Load the URLScan Intel Gene. Each Gene is a drop-in capability that works with whatever model you prefer.
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Privacy by Design Running models locally means sensitive documents, emails, or research notes never leave your device. Combine that with the Feluda Vault (learn more) for secure storage and you remain in full control of your data.
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Seamless Context Switching Your model can jump from storytelling or roleplay to serious work — like analyzing logs, drafting reports, or even publishing directly with the WordPress Publisher Gene. Feluda ensures it all feels like part of the same environment.
Getting Started with Local LLMs on Feluda
Feluda is designed to make setup as painless as possible. With installation guides for popular backends like LMStudio, Claude, and others, you can go from download to first conversation in minutes.
To explore what’s possible, check out the Feluda Reading Room or browse the Gene Shop to see how local models become practical, usable assistants.
Final Thoughts
Local LLMs put the power of AI back in your hands. Feluda takes care of the messy setup, security, and integration work — so you can focus on what you actually want to do, whether that’s building worlds, crunching research data, or just chatting with your own AI companion.