# Local Installation (https://www.librechat.ai/docs/local)

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No. LibreChat is a self-hosted web application, so there is no `.exe`, `.dmg`, or AppImage to download: you install it yourself using one of the methods below, then use it in your browser. Docker and npm run it on your own machine on Windows, macOS, or Linux and serve it at [http://localhost:3080](http://localhost:3080); on Windows, [Docker Desktop](/docs/local/docker) is the simplest starting point. The Helm chart deploys to a Kubernetes cluster instead, and is reached through your cluster's networking.

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<Callout type="info" title="Looking for a desktop installer?">

LibreChat is a self-hosted web application, not a native Windows app or Linux AppImage. There is no installer to download and run: you start the server using one of the options above, then use LibreChat in your browser.

On Windows, [Docker Desktop](/docs/local/docker) is the simplest route.

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