llama.cpp community introduces the GGUF format
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GGUF format introduced
Why it matters
A single-file distribution format with metadata and backward compatibility — the container image of local model distribution
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Pressen.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GGUFAdded in Week 35, 2026 · See that week
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