Download & Setup

Download LAEW, install Ollama, and begin exploring local AI on your own machine.

Download LAEW Package

Get the full portable version of LAEW for your computer. No installation required beyond extraction.

⏳ LAEW package available soon — final package is being prepared
⮞ Includes: LAEW executable, dependency folders, and core runtime files.

Quick-Start official guide

Learn how to install and use LAEW with the official guide.

Open Quick-Start Guide PDF
⮞ for a more detailed application overview.

Install Ollama Engine

LAEW runs locally using Ollama. Once installed, no internet connection is required for AI usage.

View Installation Guide

What You Are Installing ⭐ Free Edition

LAEW is a local-first AI workspace designed to run entirely on your computer using Ollama models. Once installed, no cloud connection is required for day-to-day use.

⮞ Designed for exploration, learning, and creative reasoning on local hardware.

Full Supporter Edition ⭐⭐⭐

Everything in the Free Edition, plus extended capabilities for Structured Research, Source Verifiability, and Guided Exploration:

⮞ Designed for deeper exploration, structured thinking, and enhanced research workflows layered on top of the Free Edition.

One-time contribution: $29 USD
No subscription. No account. No online activation.
Full Supporter Edition

🛠 Minimum System Requirements

LAEW currently runs on computers with Windows 10 or higher. Linux and macOS support are planned for future releases. Performance depends on the AI models selected and the capabilities of the computer.

Minimum: A computer within a 6th-generation Intel Core processor or newer — running 64-bit Windows 10/11, with 32 GB RAM and SSD storage.

Recommended: 32 GB RAM, SSD storage, and an NVIDIA GPU with 8–12 GB of VRAM or more. More VRAM provides greater flexibility when working with larger AI models.

Development Reference: LAEW was fully developed and tested on an NVIDIA RTX 3060 with 12 GB of VRAM.

⮞  First Ollama model download may take time depending on model size and connection speed.