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Fabric vs TextGen
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| Fact | Fabric | TextGen |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 44k | 48k |
| Latest | v1.4.515 | v4.9 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-08-17 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialFabricRuns a library of reusable prompts over text piped in from the terminal.
PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.
Fabric
- v1.4.5152026-10-05Added Opper as an OpenAI-compatible provider, registered in the ProviderMap with the base URL
- v1.4.5142026-10-05Added a new --print-prompt flag that renders the composed chat messages and exits without calling a model.
- v1.4.5132026-10-05Feat: add Firecrawl web search via --firecrawl_search flag
- v1.4.5122026-10-05Added DemonRoute as an OpenAI-compatible AI provider.
- v1.4.5112026-10-04Fixed a remote arbitrary file write vulnerability by disabling automatic application of file changes when running in AP…
TextGen
- v4.92026-05-20MTP speculative decoding support: Add draft-mtp as a new --spec-type option. Auto-enabled when loading MTP GGUFs (e.g.…
- v4.82026-05-07Redesigned chat composer: Taller input area with the paperclip and message-action buttons pinned to the bottom, similar…
- v4.7.32026-05-03Native desktop app: Portable builds now bundle Electron and open as a native window. Run textgen / textgen.bat instead…
- v4.7.22026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
- v4.7.12026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
Fabric
unsigned The latest release, v1.4.515, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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TextGen
unsigned The latest release, v4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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