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KoboldCpp

Also known as: kobold cpp

Local

KoboldCpp is a single-binary build of the llama.cpp stack, often used for long-form creative writing and roleplay.

  • One file to run, no install.
  • Ships a web UI and an API.
  • Popular in the local “AI companion” community.

Niche but real: if you see "Kobold" in a local-AI context, it's this single-binary runtime plus its community of long-context writing tools.