PPLLM Studio for Windows

Privacy-first file prep for local AI.

Extract readable text, create searchable chunks, optionally encrypt outputs, and ask questions with a local Ollama model for research and education use.

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Browser proof of concept

A lightweight web version for learning and exploration.

Students, instructors, and reviewers can explore the PPLLM Studio workflow directly in the browser. The demo emphasizes local-first file preparation, chunking, Assistant interaction, and source transparency.

Browser prototype

PPLLM Studio Web Prototype

Simulates file ingest, processing, chunk creation, optional encryption, Assistant answers, and source inspection.

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PPLLM Studio v0.1

Early Windows research and education prototype.

Windows
Local-first Chunking Encryption Ollama
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Public download link will be connected after the research build is hosted in a public location.

Windows SmartScreen

Because this is an early research prototype, Windows may show "Windows protected your PC."

Click More info, then Run anyway.

Keep files together

Unzip the full folder. Keep _internal next to LLM_Bundler_Desktop.exe.

Assistant

Answers stay tied to local source chunks.

PPLLM Studio Assistant ready
Processed file Government_ID_Sample.pdf
Local Assistant

What kind of document is this?

This is a sample government identification card.

Source 4412d895_0001

Setup

Install once, then run locally.

PPLLM Studio can process files without Ollama. The Assistant requires Ollama running locally.

01

Install app

  1. Download PPLLM-Studio-Windows-v0.1.zip.
  2. Unzip the full folder.
  3. Open LLM_Bundler_Desktop.exe.
02

Install model

Ollama
  1. Install Ollama for Windows.
  2. Run ollama pull llama3.1:8b.
  3. Start Ollama before using the Assistant.
03

Use locally

  1. Select supported files.
  2. Extract and chunk text.
  3. Ask questions and inspect sources.

FAQ

Common setup questions.

Short notes for first-time Windows users and classroom testers.

Does PPLLM Studio send my files to the cloud?

No. The workflow is designed around local file extraction, local chunks, and a local Ollama Assistant.

Do I need Ollama?

You can process files without Ollama. The Assistant feature needs Ollama running locally.

Which model should I install first?

Start with ollama pull llama3.1:8b. Larger models may run slowly on normal laptops.

Why does Windows show SmartScreen?

This is an early research prototype and is not code-signed yet. Click More info, then Run anyway.

What if the Assistant gives an error?

Check that Ollama is open and running in the background, then restart PPLLM Studio.

What files must stay together?

Keep the _internal folder next to LLM_Bundler_Desktop.exe after unzipping.