Use Echoo with LocalAI
Self-host AI models with LocalAI and use them with Echoo for private, offline text transformation on macOS.
Setup Guide
Install LocalAI
Follow the LocalAI installation guide at localai.io. Docker is the easiest method.
Download a model
Use the LocalAI model gallery to download a compatible model.
Start LocalAI
Run LocalAI. It provides an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint.
Open Echoo settings
Click the Echoo icon and open Settings > AI Provider.
Configure endpoint
Select "Internal Provider" (the OpenAI-compatible endpoint option) and enter your LocalAI endpoint URL. LocalAI does not have a dedicated provider dropdown — it connects through the Internal Provider since it exposes an OpenAI-compatible API.
Features
Supported Models
Frequently Asked Questions
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