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How to code with Claude Code on a local model with Slotstream

Start Claude Code connected to the Slotstream local model with one command.

Who it is forA developer who uses Claude Code and wants coding help that runs on their own Mac instead of a hosted model.

The problemCoding agents normally send source code to a hosted model, which may be unacceptable for private projects.

The outcomeClaude Code running against the local Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model, with the Slotstream server started in the background.

What you need first

  • An Apple Silicon Mac with at least 16 GB of memory
  • macOS 14 or later
  • About 110 GB of free SSD space
  • An internet connection for the one-time model download
  • Terminal access to run the install command

Steps

  1. Install Claude Code separately, since Slotstream provides the model and not the agent interface.
  2. Run the Slotstream install command from the install section of the README.
  3. Run slotstream doctor to confirm your Mac meets the memory and disk requirements.
  4. Run slotstream launch claude to start Claude Code on the local model.
  5. Ask Claude Code to read a file in your project and summarize it to confirm the connection works.

Prompt for your agent

Using the carloslfu/slotstream repo, run `slotstream launch claude` in the project folder <project path>. Expected output: Claude Code starts connected to the local Slotstream model. Verify by asking it to summarize one file in <project path> and confirming a reply comes back without a network call to a hosted model.

Caveat. The README says the local model is slower than hosted models on larger Macs with more memory, and reply speed depends on your Mac and workload.

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