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koboldcpp

Run GGUF models easily with a KoboldAI UI. One File. Zero Install.

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Llm Inference AGPL-3.0 Easy setup 11,137 stars

Overview

Description

Run powerful AI models locally on your own computer with zero installation. KoboldCpp bundles everything into a single file that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux — just download and run. It handles text generation, image creation, speech recognition, and more, all without needing an internet connection or cloud subscription.

Technical scorecard

License

AGPL-3.0

Commercial use

Yes

OpenAI-compatible API

Yes

REST API

Yes

Fine-tuning support

No

Quantization support

No

Docker available

Yes

GUI / no-code available

Yes

Telemetry

Unknown

Offline after setup

No

Data & Privacy

Does it send data online?

This listing is not marked offline after setup.

Does it store history?

Not verified in this directory yet. Review the upstream docs for persistence, logs, and workspace storage.

License checks?

Commercial use is marked as allowed or likely allowed by the listed license.

Telemetry?

Unknown

Last verified: Jul 22, 2026. Maintainer verification should be treated as directory guidance, not legal advice.

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Setup & Installation

Easy

A developer can usually get this running with standard docs.

# Start with the official project repository
# https://github.com/LostRuins/koboldcpp

Hardware Requirements

Hardware tagsCPU, GPU (NVIDIA), GPU (AMD), GPU (Apple Silicon)
LanguagesC++

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