PolyStrata
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
A one-click way to run large language models on your own PC, built on the Strata engine with support for more model families.
- Easy install
- Works on Windows, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source, MIT
- Models
- Open weights
- Runs
- On your computer
- Real cost
- Free
License note: PolyStrata itself is under the MIT license. Each model you download with it has its own license.
What you need to run it
About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 6 GB of video memory.
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- 996 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-11-11
- Latest release v0.1.45-poly.9
Quick answers
Is PolyStrata free?
Yes. PolyStrata is free and open source, released under the MIT license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.
Does PolyStrata run on my own computer?
Yes. PolyStrata runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.
What do I need to run PolyStrata?
About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 6 GB of video memory. It works on Windows and Linux.
Are there any license limits on PolyStrata?
PolyStrata itself is under the MIT license. Each model you download with it has its own license.
Is PolyStrata still maintained?
Yes. The PolyStrata project was last updated on 2026-11-11.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 12, 2026.





