Llama.cpp Server Installation Guide with Docker (CPU-Only)

This guide explains how to install and run the llama.cpp server using the ghcr.io/ggml-org/llama.cpp:server Docker image on a CPU-only system. This image is pre-built for running the llama-server executable, optimized for inference via an HTTP API.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure your system meets these requirements:

• Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 (or any Linux with Docker support).

• Hardware: Any modern CPU (multi-core recommended).

• Memory: At least 16GB RAM (more for larger models like 8B).

• Storage: 10GB+ free space (for Docker image and models).

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