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Trying new LLMs often requires heavy downloads and clunky apps

A developer describes building a lightweight LLM client after growing frustrated with 500MB downloads and clunky interfaces just to try the newest models. This points to friction in accessing and experimenting with LLMs through existing desktop clients.

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