> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ajayji.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Local Network RAG

> Your Personal AI Cloud

**aj** extends its on-device philosophy to your entire local network. You can designate one of your devices (e.g., your Mac or iPad) to act as a powerful, private AI "host," serving its models and knowledge bases to your other devices.

**How It Works:**

1. **Host Your AI:** On your main device, you can start the "Hosted RAG Service."
2. **Discover and Connect:** On another device, the app will automatically discover and list the available AI services being hosted on your network.
3. **Chat Remotely:** Simply select one of the discovered services to start a conversation.

**Key Benefits:**

* **Centralize Your Power:** Set up your most powerful device with your largest models and most comprehensive knowledge bases, and access them from anywhere on your local network.
* **Zero Configuration:** The app uses Bonjour/mDNS to automatically discover services on your network.
* **Private and Secure:** All communication happens exclusively on your local network.
* **Flexible and Efficient:** This architecture allows you to use lightweight devices as thin clients, while the more computationally intensive work is handled by a more powerful host device.