Braid 1.9.5 Adds vLLM and LM Studio to Free Local AI Workspace
Fort Lauderdale – October 21, 2026 -- Braid 1.9.5, a free local AI workspace for macOS, Windows and Linux, now works with vLLM, LM Studio and other OpenAI-compatible local inference servers in addition to Ollama.
Users choose how their models run
Developer Intersignal says the update lets people pick their own inference setup while staying inside Braid for conversations, sharing selected context between approved computers, and preparing publications. A clearer "Chat with Local AI" entry point helps new users get started on a single computer, and additional rigs can be connected as their needs grow. Streaming responses now display readable Markdown and code formatting.
"Bring your models. Braid brings the workspace," said David Seaman, founder of Intersignal.