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llama.cpp

The C/C++ inference engine behind GGUF; ships llama-server with an OpenAI-compatible API.

Facts

Website
llama.app
Repository
ggml-org/llama.cpp
Open source
Yes, MIT Verified · Source
Pricing
Free: Free Verified · Source
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Docker Sourced · Source
Added · checked
2026-10-13 · 2026-10-13
Sponsored
No. Nobody paid for this listing or its position.

Works with local models

Ollama
Not yet confirmed Not yet measured
llama.cpp
Yes Sourced · Source
LM Studio
Not yet confirmed Not yet measured
OpenAI-compatible
Yes Sourced · Source
MCP
Not yet confirmed Not yet measured