llama.cpp for Mac
LLM inference in C/C++
brew install llama.cpp. It is distributed under the MIT licence. Homebrew recorded 18,895 installs in the last 30 days. What is llama.cpp?
llama.cpp is a macOS AI tool: LLM inference in C/C++.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.
How to install llama.cpp
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install llama.cpp.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install llama.cpp on a Mac?
Run brew install llama.cpp in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is llama.cpp open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.
Does llama.cpp run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is llama.cpp?
Homebrew analytics recorded 18,895 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #105 in this catalogue.
What version of llama.cpp is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.7.0.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.