# North Mini Code is INSANE (FREE + Local + Open Source)!

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Podcast: [AI News Today | Julian Goldie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-news-today-julian-goldie-podcast-7573784)
Published: 2026-06-21T01:15:01+00:00
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## Resource

North Mini Code: Best Local AI for Coding? (Full Setup Guide) Discover North Mini Code, a revolutionary 30B parameter model that outperforms models four times its size while running privately on your machine. Learn how to set up this agentic coding engine with voice control and Ollama for a seamless, offline developer experience. 00:00 - Intro to North Mini Code 00:16 - Benchmarks vs Larger Models 00:53 - Live Demo: Building by Voice 02:54 - MoE Architecture Explained 04:40 - Key Specs & Context Window 07:00 - Agent OS Integration 07:37 - 4-Step Installation Guide

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