Overview

This guide will help you set up and run a LLMule provider node. By running a node, you contribute computing power to the network and earn tokens.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 20 or higher
• Ollama or LM Studio installed
• 4GB+ RAM (model dependent)
• Stable internet connection

Setup Options

Option 1: Ollama Setup

1. Install Ollama

# macOS/Linux
curl <https://ollama.ai/install.sh> | sh

# Windows
# Download from <https://ollama.ai/download>

1. Pull supported models:

# Tiny tier
ollama pull tinyllama

# Small tier
ollama pull mistral:latest

# Medium tier
ollama pull phi-4:latest

1. Verify Ollama installation:

ollama list

Option 2: LM Studio Setup

1. Download LM Studio:
   • Windows/macOS: https://lmstudio.ai/
   • Linux: Use AppImage from releases
2. Configure LM Studio:
   • Open LM Studio
   • Go to Settings > API
   • Enable OpenAI API compatibility
   • Note your port (default: 1234)
3. Load Models:
   • Download supported models
   • Import into LM Studio
   • Start the local server

LLMule Client Setup