FAQ from Ava PLS
What is Ava PLS?
Ava PLS is a versatile, all-in-one desktop application to run large language models on your personal computer.
How to use Ava PLS?
Download and install Ava on your desktop, then start using its wide array of features.
What is a language server?
A language server is a specialized tool that handles language processing tasks like text generation, grammar correction, rephrasing, summarization, and data extraction.
What is a language model?
A language model is an AI system designed to understand and generate human language, driving many modern language processing applications.
How is privacy ensured?
Ava operates entirely on your local device, ensuring that your data remains private and is not transmitted to external servers.
Do I need an internet connection?
After downloading and setting up Ava, you don't need an internet connection to use it. However, downloading a language model requires internet access.
How much does it cost?
The basic version of Ava is free. A premium version with additional features is planned, but the essential functions will always be free.
What languages are supported?
The supported languages depend on the specific model you choose, with most models primarily trained on English.
Which operating systems are supported?
Currently, Ava PLS is available for macOS, with plans to support Windows and Linux in the future.
Is there a version for mobile devices?
There is no mobile version at this time, but we are considering developing one.
What Open Source projects is Ava built using?
Ava PLS leverages open source technologies like Zig, llama.cpp, Preact, Twind, and esbuild.