Local AI does not mean privacy or offline. Claude code does not run offline. It needs an internet connection.

"./claude-2.1.126-linux-x64

Welcome to Claude Code v2.1.126

Unable to connect to Anthropic services

Failed to connect to api.anthropic.com: ECONNREFUSED

Please check your internet connection and network settings.

Note: Claude Code might not be available in your country. Check supported countries at https://anthropic.com/supported-countries"

Let me also add that most of services that are private, will connect to the internet. LMStudio and many others will try to get a connection and all others. I don't remember a single one that does not connect to their servers and send some kind of information.