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llamafile — Single-File LLM, No Install Needed

Name: llamafile — Single-File LLM, No Install Needed
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llamafile distributes LLMs as single-file executables that run on any OS. 23.9K+ GitHub stars. No installation, cross-platform, built on llama.cpp + Cosmopolitan. Apache 2.0.

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Quick Use

Use it first, then decide how deep to go

This block should tell both the user and the agent what to copy, install, and apply first.

# Download and run (no install!)
curl -LO https://huggingface.co/mozilla-ai/llamafile_0.10.0/resolve/main/Qwen3.5-0.8B-Q8_0.llamafile
chmod +x Qwen3.5-0.8B-Q8_0.llamafile
./Qwen3.5-0.8B-Q8_0.llamafile

# Opens a web UI at http://localhost:8080
# Also includes whisperfile for speech-to-text

Works on macOS, Linux, Windows, FreeBSD — same file, no dependencies.

Intro

llamafile enables distributing and running large language models as single-file executables that work across multiple operating systems and CPU architectures with zero installation. With 23,900+ GitHub stars and Apache 2.0 license, it combines llama.cpp with Cosmopolitan Libc to create portable, installationless applications. Download one file, make it executable, run it — instant AI on any platform. Also includes whisperfile for speech-to-text in the same single-file format.

Best for: Anyone who wants the absolute simplest way to run an LLM — one file, no setup Works with: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Windsurf Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows, FreeBSD (same binary)

Key Features

Single file: Entire LLM + runtime in one executable
Zero install: No Python, no Docker, no dependencies
Cross-platform: Same file runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, FreeBSD
Built-in web UI: Opens localhost:8080 with chat interface
whisperfile: Speech-to-text in the same single-file format
Built on llama.cpp: Full model compatibility and performance
Cosmopolitan Libc: Universal binary technology for portability

FAQ

Q: What is llamafile? A: llamafile packages LLMs as single-file executables with 23.9K+ stars. No installation — download, chmod +x, run. Works on macOS/Linux/Windows/FreeBSD. Apache 2.0.

Q: How do I use llamafile? A: Download a .llamafile from HuggingFace, chmod +x it, and run it. A web UI opens at localhost:8080. No other setup needed.

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Source & Thanks

Created by Mozilla. Licensed under Apache 2.0. Mozilla-Ocho/llamafile — 23,900+ GitHub stars

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llamafile — Single-File LLM, No Install Needed

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