Docker Model Runner Brings Local LLMs to Your Desktop

Docker made its name by making containers accessible to everyone.  Now, the company that’s synonymous with containerized development is trying to gain more fame by making it easy for developers to run and test AI Large Language Models (LLMs) on their PCs with the launch of Docker Model Runner.

Docker Model Runner is a new beta feature in Docker Desktop 4.40 for Apple silicon-powered Macs. This feature enables developers to run LLMs and other AI models on their PCs. You can access it directly from the command line. It also seamlessly…