@ai_xiaomu: Here comes a full-featured multimodal local model that runs on a MacBook with 16GB: 1. Download LM Studio; 2. Search for Gemma 4 12B and install it; 3. Ask Codex to configure the local API parameters for you; 4. Then enjoy the freedom of tokens.
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Guides users on running the Gemma 4 12B multimodal local model on a MacBook with 16GB RAM using LM Studio and Codex, enabling free token usage.
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macbook 16g can run a full multimodal local model:
- Download LM Studio;
- Search for gemma 4 12B and install it;
- Tell codex to help you configure the local API parameters;
- Then enjoy the feeling of token freedom 🤡. https://t.co/H0lsIzJqQj
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