AI tools and local LLMs on Windows
Ollama and LM Studio run language models locally, Python covers your own experiments. Desktop apps for hosted assistants are in the extended list.
Core apps
OllamaRun large language models like Llama, Gemma and Mistral locally.
winget install --id Ollama.Ollama --exact --source winget
LM StudioDiscover, download and chat with local LLMs through a friendly interface.winget install --id ElementLabs.LMStudio --exact --source wingetPython 3The Python programming language, including pip and the py launcher.
winget install --id Python.Python.3.14 --exact --source winget
Extended selection
Optional additions. They start unticked in WinMate; tick the ones you need.
JanOpen-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline on your PC.
winget install --id Jan.Jan --exact --source wingetChatGPTOpenAI's official ChatGPT desktop app with a quick-access shortcut.
winget install --id 9PLM9XGG6VKS --source msstore --accept-package-agreementsClaudeAnthropic's Claude desktop app for writing, analysis, coding and research.
winget install --id Anthropic.Claude --exact --source wingetClaude CodeAnthropic's agentic coding tool that works in your terminal and codebase.
winget install --id Anthropic.ClaudeCode --exact --source winget
uvExtremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust.winget install --id astral-sh.uv --exact --source wingetVisual Studio CodeFree code editor by Microsoft with debugging, Git and a huge extension marketplace.
winget install --id Microsoft.VisualStudioCode --exact --source wingetGitThe standard distributed version control system, including Git Bash.
winget install --id Git.Git --exact --source winget