HighCapability
LM Studio enables local models in Claude Code
Action Required
Users can now utilize a wider range of models within Claude Code, increasing flexibility and potentially improving performance or cost-effectiveness.
AI Impact Summary
LM Studio has released a new version (0.4.1) that enables users to run Claude Code with any local model via an Anthropic-compatible API. This expands the capabilities of Claude Code, allowing users to leverage their existing locally-hosted models within the Claude Code environment. This is a significant enhancement for users who want to experiment with different models without relying on the OpenAI API.
LM Studio enables local models in Claude Code
Affected Systems
Claude Code
- Date
- 30 Jan 2026
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high