microsoft/ai-dev-gallery

An open-source project for Windows developers to learn how to add AI with local models and APIs to Windows apps.

What it solves

AI Dev Gallery is designed for Windows developers who want to integrate AI capabilities into their applications. It provides a centralized hub to explore, test, and implement local AI models without having to build complex infrastructure from scratch.

How it works

The tool serves as an interactive gallery of over 25 samples powered by local AI models. Developers can browse and download models from Hugging Face and GitHub, run them locally on their machines, and then export the sample's C# source code as a standalone Visual Studio project for integration into their own apps.

Who it’s for

Windows developers using Visual Studio 2022 or later and Windows 10 or newer, particularly those looking to implement local AI functionality using C#.

Highlights

  • own local AI models from Hugging Face and GitHub
  • Over 25 interactive samples to test AI capabilities
  • One-click export to standalone Visual Studio projects
  • Support for x64 and ARM64 architectures (including Copilot+ PCs)
  • Offline capability once models are downloaded

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