SOURCE REVIEWED / 2026-10-28
llama.cpp
Run supported models locally with a native server and inspectable C/C++ tooling.
Where it fits
Windows · Linux · macOS
LLM inference in C/C++
License and practical limits
MIT. Checkpoint architecture and quantization support vary. Weights keep their own licenses.
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Repository snapshot
132,618 stars and 24,895 forks when checked October 28, 2026. These numbers change and are not a security or quality endorsement.
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Before you run it
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