# PolyCouncil

> PolyCouncil is an open-source multi-model deliberation engine for LM Studio. It runs multiple LLMs in parallel, gathers their answers, scores each response using a shared rubric, and produces a final,

- **URL**: https://www.freshcrate.ai/projects/PolyCouncil
- **Author**: TrentPierce
- **Category**: Frameworks
- **Latest version**: `v1.2.0-beta.1` (2026-03-24)
- **License**: NOASSERTION
- **Source**: https://github.com/TrentPierce/PolyCouncil
- **Language**: Python
- **GitHub**: 31 stars, 4 forks
- **Registry**: github
- **Tags**: `ai`, `ai-council`, `ai-experiments`, `ai-framework`, `ai-research`, `artificial-intelligence`, `asyncio`, `concensus`, `python`

## Description

PolyCouncil is an open-source multi-model deliberation engine for LM Studio. It runs multiple LLMs in parallel, gathers their answers, scores each response using a shared rubric, and produces a final, consensus-driven result. Designed for testing, comparing, and orchestrating local models with ease.

## Recent releases

| Version | Date | Urgency | Changes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `v1.2.0-beta.1` | 2026-03-24 | Medium | ## Beta release  This prerelease packages the new QML-based PolyCouncil desktop app and the latest workflow, provider, and reliability fixes.  ### Highlights - Full QML primary UI with the new futuristic pastel design - New `main.py` and `qml_bridge.py` runtime path for the desktop app - Responsive three-pane workflow with refreshed screenshots in the repo docs - Persona library management from Settings, including create, edit, and delete for custom personas - Expanded hosted provider presets in |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |
| `v1.1.1` | 2026-02-18 | Low | # PolyCouncil v1.1.1 Release Notes  **Release Date:** February 18, 2026  ## Highlights  - Added first-class multi-provider support:   - LM Studio   - Ollama   - OpenAI-compatible hosted APIs - Added hosted API presets:   - OpenAI   - OpenRouter   - Google Gemini (OpenAI-compatible endpoint) - Added mixed-provider councils: local and hosted models can now run in the same round.  ## UX and Workflow Improvements  - Provider setup is now centered in the main screen for faster use. - Added additive m |

## Dependency audit

- **Score**: 74/100
- **Total deps**: 8
- **Resolved**: 4
- **Unresolved**: 4
- **License conflicts**: 0
- **Warnings**: 8
- **Scanned**: 2026-05-04

## Citation

- HTML: https://www.freshcrate.ai/projects/PolyCouncil
- Markdown: https://www.freshcrate.ai/projects/PolyCouncil.md
- Dependencies JSON: https://www.freshcrate.ai/api/projects/PolyCouncil/deps

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