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Cherry Studio
Desktop AI client supporting multiple LLM providers cross-platform
Cherry Studio is a desktop client for Windows, Mac, and Linux that connects to major LLM providers, local models, and AI web services with 300+ pre-configured assistants.
Overview
Multi-Provider AI Desktop Client
Cherry Studio is a cross-platform desktop application that unifies access to diverse AI language models in a single interface. It supports major cloud LLM providers like OpenAI, Gemini, and Anthropic, integrates AI web services including Claude and Perplexity, and connects to local models via Ollama and LM Studio.
Capabilities & Audience
Designed for developers, researchers, and power users who work with multiple AI models, Cherry Studio ships with 300+ pre-configured AI assistants and enables custom assistant creation. The platform handles multi-format document processing (text, images, Office, PDF), offers WebDAV file management, and supports simultaneous conversations across different models. Built-in tools include global search, topic management, AI translation, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support.
Deployment & Experience
Ready to use out of the box with no environment configuration required, Cherry Studio runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The interface features light/dark themes, transparent window options, complete Markdown rendering with Mermaid chart visualization, and code syntax highlighting. An active community contributes themes, and the project roadmap includes mobile apps, plugin systems, and advanced knowledge management features.
Highlights
Unified access to cloud LLMs, AI web services, and local models (Ollama, LM Studio)
300+ pre-configured assistants with multi-model simultaneous conversations
Multi-format document processing with WebDAV backup and Mermaid visualization
Cross-platform desktop support with no setup required and MCP server integration
Pros
- Supports diverse LLM providers and local models in one interface
- Ships ready-to-use with 300+ assistants and no environment configuration
- Handles multiple document formats with cloud backup via WebDAV
- Active development with contributor rewards program and community themes
Considerations
- Desktop-only; mobile apps currently in roadmap phase
- Plugin system and advanced features still under development
- Requires separate API keys or local model setup for each provider
- Learning curve for users unfamiliar with multiple LLM ecosystems
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers and researchers comparing outputs across multiple LLM providers
- Teams needing unified access to cloud and local AI models
- Power users managing complex multi-model workflows and custom assistants
- Organizations requiring document processing with AI across Windows, Mac, and Linux
Not ideal when
- Users seeking mobile-first AI interaction (apps in early roadmap)
- Teams requiring extensive plugin ecosystems or third-party integrations today
- Non-technical users preferring single-provider web interfaces
- Projects needing production-grade API management or enterprise SSO
How teams use it
Multi-Model Research Comparison
Researchers query GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini simultaneously to compare reasoning approaches and select the best response for academic work.
Local Model Development Workflow
Developers test custom Ollama models alongside commercial APIs, iterating on prompts without switching tools or managing multiple API clients.
Document-Driven AI Analysis
Analysts upload PDFs and Office files, leverage AI translation and topic management to extract insights, then back up conversations via WebDAV.
Cross-Platform Team Collaboration
Distributed teams on Windows, Mac, and Linux share custom assistants and conversation topics, maintaining consistent AI workflows across operating systems.
Tech snapshot
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JavaScript2%
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Frequently asked questions
Which LLM providers does Cherry Studio support?
Cherry Studio connects to major cloud providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic), AI web services (Claude, Perplexity, Poe), and local models via Ollama and LM Studio. You supply your own API keys or local model endpoints.
Do I need to configure development environments to use Cherry Studio?
No. Cherry Studio is ready to use out of the box with no environment setup required. Download the desktop client for Windows, Mac, or Linux and connect your LLM providers.
Can I create custom AI assistants?
Yes. In addition to 300+ pre-configured assistants, Cherry Studio allows you to create custom assistants tailored to your workflows and run multi-model conversations simultaneously.
What file formats does Cherry Studio handle?
Cherry Studio processes text, images, Office documents, and PDFs. It includes WebDAV file management for cloud backup, Mermaid chart visualization, and code syntax highlighting.
Is Cherry Studio available on mobile platforms?
Not yet. Android and iOS apps are in Phase 1 of the roadmap. Currently, Cherry Studio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops, with HarmonyOS PC edition also planned.
Project at a glance
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LicenseAGPL-3.0
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