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Ollama

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ToolFitStarsLicenceTermsSelf-hostedLanguageLatestLast push
exoPartial48kApache-2.0Open sourceYesPythonv1.0.712026-10-06
llamafilePartial26kOtherOpen sourceYesC++0.10.62026-10-06
MLC LLMPartial23kApache-2.0Open sourceYesPythonv0.20.02026-10-04

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exoPartial

Run frontier AI locally.

Splits one model across several of your devices, behind OpenAI, Claude and Ollama compatible APIs.

Language
Python
Licence
Apache-2.0
Stars
48k
Latest
v1.0.71
Last push
2026-10-06
llamafilePartial

Distribute and run LLMs with a single file.

Packs llama.cpp and a model into one executable that runs on most systems, with a local API and web chat.

Language
C++
Licence
Other
Stars
26k
Latest
0.10.6
Last push
2026-10-06
MLC LLMPartial

Universal LLM Deployment Engine with ML Compilation

Compiles models for GPUs, phones and browsers, and serves them behind an OpenAI-compatible API.

Language
Python
Licence
Apache-2.0
Stars
23k
Latest
v0.20.0
Last push
2026-10-04

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Go
Licence
MIT
Stars
182k
Last push
2026-10-06

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