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llama.cpp

The foundational C++ engine for running LLMs anywhere

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In plain English

The open-source engine that unlocked running large language models on MacBooks and personal computers without cloud servers.

Technically

A lightweight, zero-dependency C/C++ inference engine created by Georgi Gerganov. Optimized for CPU, Apple Silicon Metal, and NVIDIA CUDA with extensive GGUF quantization support.

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