User, Power User, or Developer

Selecting a UI Mode

You can configure LM Studio to run in increasing levels of configurability.

Select between User, Power User, and Developer.

Which mode should I choose?

User

Show only the chat interface, and auto-configure everything. This is the best choice for beginners or anyone who's happy with the default settings.

Power User

Use LM Studio in this mode if you want access to configurable load and inference parameters as well as advanced chat features such as insert, edit, & continue (for either role, user or assistant).

Developer

Full access to all aspects in LM Studio. This includes keyboard shortcuts and development features. Check out the Developer section under Settings for more.