One script. 20 minutes. AI running locally on your laptop forever. No cloud. No account. No monthly fee.
Run on Mac:
curl -s https://gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/mac.sh -o /tmp/ai-setup-mac.sh && bash /tmp/ai-setup-mac.shRun on Windows (PowerShell):
irm https://gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/windows.ps1 -OutFile "$env:TEMP\ai-setup.ps1"; powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "$env:TEMP\ai-setup.ps1"→ Full guide + download page: gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup
Installs a complete private AI stack on any Mac or Windows laptop in about 20 minutes. When it finishes you have:
- AI chat — like ChatGPT, running locally. Nothing leaves your machine.
- AI in your browser — ask AI about any webpage you're reading
- AI for your documents — drag any PDF or file, ask questions about it
- System-wide AI (Mac) — highlight text in any app, press a shortcut, AI responds
Everything runs on your laptop. No internet required after setup. No data sent anywhere. Free forever.
Add up what you currently pay for AI tools. Whatever that number is — this replaces it with $0.
| Service | Listed price | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/month | LM Studio + local model |
| Perplexity Pro | $20/month | Page Assist browser extension |
| GitHub Copilot | $10/month | Continue.dev + Cline in VS Code |
| Claude Pro | $20/month | AnythingLLM + local model |
| Grammarly Premium | $12/month | System-wide AI assistant |
Prices are each company's listed rates — your actual cost may differ. The point: local AI replaces all of these with $0/month.
| Tool | Purpose | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | AI engine — runs all models locally | Free |
| LM Studio | ChatGPT-style chat interface | Free |
| Jan.ai | Fully offline, privacy-first chat | Free |
| AnythingLLM | Chat with your documents locally | Free |
| Page Assist | AI in Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Free |
| VS Code + Continue + Cline | Local AI coding assistant | Free (developer mode) |
All open source. No accounts. No API keys. No telemetry.
The script detects your hardware and installs the best model automatically:
| Your RAM | Model installed | What it runs |
|---|---|---|
| 6–11GB | Phi-4 Mini | Fast chat, basic tasks |
| 12–23GB | Llama 3.1 8B | Full quality, all tasks |
| 24–47GB | Qwen3 32B | Near-frontier quality |
| 48GB+ | Llama 3.1 70B | Maximum capability |
You can switch to any of 200+ models inside LM Studio after setup — no technical knowledge needed.
# Open Terminal (Cmd+Space → type Terminal → Enter)
curl -s https://gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/mac.sh -o /tmp/ai-setup-mac.sh && bash /tmp/ai-setup-mac.shThe script asks:
- Who is this for? (Personal / Developer / Business)
- What do you want to name your AI? (optional — press Enter to skip)
Then walk away. It handles everything.
# Open PowerShell as Administrator
irm https://gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/windows.ps1 -OutFile "$env:TEMP\ai-setup.ps1"; powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "$env:TEMP\ai-setup.ps1"Same questions. Same result.
- Mac: macOS 12+, 6GB+ RAM, 15GB+ free storage
- Windows: Windows 10/11, 6GB+ RAM, 15GB+ free storage, internet connection
This script is fully open source. Every line is readable in this repository before you run it.
What this script does:
- Installs software via Homebrew (Mac) and winget (Windows) — both verified, signed package managers
- Downloads AI models from Ollama's official servers only
- Creates files in standard app locations and your Desktop
- Opens browser tabs for optional extensions
What this script never does:
- Does not collect your name, email, or any personal data
- Does not send anything to GotLaptopParts servers — ever
- Does not phone home or report usage
- Does not install tracking, analytics, or telemetry of any kind
- Does not modify system files outside standard app installation paths
- Does not require an account or login
Your conversations are private: Once installed, AI runs entirely on your laptop. Your prompts, documents, and conversations never leave your device. No company — including GotLaptopParts — can see what you discuss with your AI.
To verify before running:
# Mac — read the script before executing it
curl -s https://gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/mac.sh > setup.sh
cat setup.sh # read every line
bash setup.sh # then run itThe tools we install (Ollama, LM Studio, Jan.ai, AnythingLLM) are independent open-source projects with their own privacy policies. Links: Ollama · LM Studio · Jan.ai · AnythingLLM.
Is this script safe to run? The code is fully open source — read it before running. It only installs free, widely-used tools via verified package managers. It does not collect data, does not phone home, and does not modify system files outside standard paths.
Does my data stay private? 100%. Everything runs on your laptop. Your prompts, documents, and conversations never leave your machine. There are no accounts, no servers, no telemetry.
Does it work without internet after setup? Yes. Once the model is downloaded, AI works completely offline — on planes, in remote areas, anywhere.
What if something goes wrong? The script handles errors gracefully — retries downloads, auto-cleans storage, falls back to smaller models. If you get stuck: gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup/help or call (775) 203-1085.
Can I choose a different AI model? Yes. Open LM Studio → Discover → browse 200+ models → download any with one click. No command line needed.
Does it work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)? Yes — and it works best on Apple Silicon. Metal GPU acceleration is automatic.
What about NVIDIA GPU laptops? The script detects your NVIDIA GPU, updates drivers, and configures Ollama to use CUDA automatically.
Can I uninstall everything? Yes. See the Uninstall Guide.
How do I update to a newer AI model?
Open LM Studio → Discover → download the new model. Or run ollama pull [model-name] in Terminal.
Is this affiliated with Ollama, LM Studio, or any AI company? No. Built and maintained by GotLaptopParts.com (Laptop Mate LLC, Reno NV). All tools installed are independent open-source projects.
Developer mode installs the full coding stack:
Ollama → LM Studio → Jan.ai → AnythingLLM → VS Code → Continue.dev → Cline
Continue.dev is pre-configured to use your local model via Ollama at localhost:11434. Drop-in replacement for GitHub Copilot — free, private, no rate limits. Cline gives you an agentic coding assistant that can read, write, and execute code across your project.
We sell refurbished laptops with everything pre-configured, model pre-downloaded, and verified running before shipping. Turn it on — AI works immediately.
Found a bug? Open an issue. Better model recommendation? Submit a PR.
When contributing:
- Test on real hardware before submitting
- Keep hobbyist output simple — no technical jargon shown to general users
- Maintain the fallback chain — script must always find a working config
- Never add anything that phones home or collects data
MIT — free to use, modify, and distribute. Attribution appreciated.
GotLaptopParts.com · Laptop Mate LLC · Reno, NV
We sell refurbished laptop parts and complete devices. We built this script because we believe everyone deserves private, free AI — regardless of whether they buy from us.
- Website: gotlaptopparts.com
- AI Setup: gotlaptopparts.com/ai-setup
- AI-Ready Laptops: gotlaptopparts.com/ai-builds
- Used Laptops: onlineusedlaptops.com
- Phone: (775) 203-1085