Start here if you want to try local text generation with a small download. Give it one simple task at a time and keep the source text short.
Where it works well
- A small download that leaves more room for other apps.
- Straightforward text rewrites with a clear example to follow.
- Simple questions about a short passage you supply.
Common use cases
- Turn a rough message into a clearer, friendlier version.
- Suggest several titles for a short note.
- Pull a short list of actions from a paragraph.
Know its limits
- This 1B version accepts text only; it cannot examine images.
- Small models can miss instructions and invent details. Check every summary against the original.
- A computer with 4 GB of RAM can still struggle when other apps are open.
Run it on your computer
Start with a compressed download and a short conversation. Our estimate is about 4 GB of total RAM or Mac unified memory, with room for the operating system. The listed 806 MB download is the model file, not its full running memory use.
Check the model’s supported runtime and hardware before loading it. System RAM on a PC and unified memory on a Mac are different from dedicated NVIDIA VRAM. A memory match doesn’t guarantee compatibility or speed. Choose a smaller model if responses are too slow.
Use a desktop app that supports the listed model format, such as LM Studio or Ollama. Download the exact local variant, load it in Chat, and start with one small task. Model downloads need internet; local chat can work offline once the model is downloaded.
Official model information
Model capabilities checked October 2026. The use cases above are practical starting suggestions, not performance guarantees.