Offline AI Magic: Run LLMs Locally with LM Studio & .NET 9 | Jernej Kavka (JK) | SSW User Group

📞 Contact us: https://bit.ly/4fAFrVx Discover the full power of offline AI in this epic deep-dive session with Jernej Kavka (JK), SSW Solution Architect + Microsoft MVP. From understanding why offline LLMs matter for privacy, data sovereignty, and latency to configuring tools like LM Studio, Docker, and .NET 9, JK walks you through everything you need to run local models like a pro. Watch as JK builds an offline copilot, integrates with MCP for smart home automation, and even changes his kitchen lights with AI—all completely offline! Whether you're a dev working with .NET, AI-curious, or just want to break free from cloud dependence, this talk is packed with tools, code, demos, and real-world advice. 00:00 | Introduction to Offline AI and JK’s Background 01:46 | Why Offline AI Matters (Privacy, Reliability, Speed) 04:07 | Tools for Running LLMs Locally: Llama.cpp, Docker & LM Studio 07:10 | Comparing Models, Bit Sizes, and MOEs (Mixture of Experts) 13:58 | LM Studio Demo: Switching Models, Prompt Engineering 25:05 | Building an Offline DotNet Copilot for Home Automation 29:52 | .NET 9 Function Calling: Clean and Efficient Code 34:38 | MCP Protocol Explained (LLM ↔ App Communication) 39:23 | LM Studio + MCP for Real Home Control 48:53 | RAG, Vector DB & Context Storage – All Offline! 🌐 About SSW: https://linktr.ee/SSWTV 🔗 Links: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ssw Twitter: https://twitter.com/ssw_tv Facebook: https://facebook.com/SSW.page Instagram: https://instagram.com/ssw_tv Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ssw_tv 👋 Get in touch: Jernej Kavka – SSW Solution Architect + Microsoft MVP About: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/jk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jernejkavka/ #offlineAI #localLLM #LMStudio #dotnet9 #MCP #selfhostedAI #sswrules #aihomeautomation #raspberrypi #dotnet #developerlife V2 - Bahjat