llama.cpp Server on a Mac
Lightweight local LLM server (OpenAI-compatible) · AI / LLMs
llama.cpp is the lean C/C++ inference engine for GGUF models, with first-class Apple Silicon (Metal) support. brew install llama.cpp, then run llama-server -m model.gguf to serve an OpenAI-compatible API on :8080 (/v1/chat/completions); point the AI Administrator, LibreChat or OpenCode at it. Add it as a provider in AI Administrator (llama.cpp Server). Download GGUF models from Hugging Face.
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