llama-cpp

Discover Hugging Face Hub models and build llama.cpp inference command lines.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill llama-cpp-kngender5
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Skill: llama-cpp
Source: https://github.com/kngender5/hermes/tree/main/skills/mlops/inference/llama-cpp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill llama-cpp-kngender5

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires llama-cpp-python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive solution for local GGUF inference with llama.cpp, allowing users to discover models from the Hugging Face Hub and build custom command lines for local inference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Inference: Run llama.cpp models locally on CPU, Apple Silicon, CUDA, ROCm, or Intel GPUs.
  • Model Discovery: Search and select models from the Hugging Face Hub based on specific criteria such as size constraints or compatibility with llama.cpp.
  • Command Line Building: Generate command lines for llama-server or llama-cli based on model and quant selection.
  • Use Case: If you need to perform fast inference with a small model that doesn't require GPU acceleration, you can use this Skill to find a Q2_K GGUF file from a specific Hugging Face Hub repository and build a command line for llama-cli.

Quick Start

To use a specific model from the Hugging Face Hub for inference with llama-cli, run the following command:

llama-cli -hf <model-repo>:<quant-label>

Frequently Asked Questions about llama-cpp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run local GGUF inference using llama.cpp without a dedicated GPU?▼

You can run local GGUF inference on CPU by building a llama-cli command line, selecting a small quantized model like Q2_K from the Hugging Face Hub for fast local inference without GPU acceleration.

What's the best way to discover GGUF models on the Hugging Face Hub for llama.cpp?▼

Discover GGUF models on the Hugging Face Hub by searching based on specific criteria such as size constraints or llama.cpp compatibility, then build a custom command line for the selected model and quantization.

How do I build a command line for llama-server or llama-cli from a specific model?▼

Build a command line for llama-server or llama-cli by specifying the model repository and quantization label, using the quick start format: llama-cli -hf <model-repo>:<quant-label> for direct inference.

Does llama.cpp inference work on Apple Silicon and CUDA environments?▼

Local llama.cpp inference works across multiple hardware backends including CPU, Apple Silicon, CUDA, ROCm, and Intel GPUs, allowing flexible deployment in various AI research and testing environments.

Do I need to install llama.cpp before running local GGUF models?▼

Yes, you must have llama.cpp installed and configured locally, and the llama-cpp-python dependency must be present to perform local GGUF inference, model discovery, and command line building.