Llamafile
Mozilla's single-binary llama.cpp distribution. Download one file, run on any OS without dependencies.
Overview
Mozilla's single-binary llama.cpp distribution. Download one file, run on any OS without dependencies.
Stack & relationships
How Llamafile relates to other entries in the catalog — recommended pairings, alternatives, dependencies, and edges to avoid. Each edge carries a one-line operator note from our editorial team.
Lifecycle
- Forked fromllama.cpp
Mozilla's single-binary distribution of llama.cpp + the Cosmopolitan libc trick. Same engine, zero-install delivery.
Pros
- Zero install — single executable
- Cross-platform
- No runtime deps
Cons
- Behind upstream llama.cpp on bleeding edge
Compatibility
| Operating systems | macOS Linux Windows |
| GPU backends | NVIDIA CUDA Apple Metal CPU |
| License | Open source · free |
Runtime health
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Release cadence
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8 days since last refresh · source: lastUpdated
Benchmark freshness
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No editorial benchmarks for this runtime yet.
Community reproduction
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Ecosystem stability
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