KoboldCpp

Website → GitHub

High-performance llama.cpp-based inference engine with built-in web UI. Popular in the creative writing and roleplay community for its quality and configurability.

Setup Difficulty medium

Platforms

windowsmaclinux

✨ Features

Single-file executable
Built-in web UI
KoboldAI-compatible API
GGUF support
GPU acceleration (CUDA, Vulkan, CLBlast)
Story/adventure mode
Sampler configuration

👍 Pros

Single executable, no dependencies
Excellent performance
Great for creative writing
Highly configurable sampling

👎 Cons

Niche community focus
Less general-purpose UI
No built-in model download
Documentation could be better

🎯 Best For

Creative writers and roleplay enthusiasts who want maximum control over text generation

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