KoboldCpp

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A single-file GGUF inference engine for LLMs. Oriented towards storytelling and roleplay, with rich features for context management and world info.

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Free Models
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Roleplay GGUF Local Storytelling

Rate Limit

Maximum requests per time period
Hardware dependent

Max Context

Maximum tokens the model can process
Customizable

Cost

$0

.00

FREE Credit card not required

Quick Start

API Endpoint

http://localhost:5001/api/v1

Why Choose KoboldCpp?

  • Free Quotas - No hidden costs or credit card required
  • Instant Access - Get started in seconds with API key
  • Generous Limits - Perfect for development & production
  • 1 Models - Choose the perfect model for your task

Example: Making Your First Request 

import requests

# KoboldCpp uses its own API format
response = requests.post(
    "http://localhost:5001/api/v1/generate",
    json={
        "prompt": "Once upon a time in a magical land,",
        "max_length": 200,
        "temperature": 0.7
    }
)

result = response.json()
print(result['results'][0]['text'])

Free Models

Model Name ID Context Capabilities
Any GGUF Model
koboldcpp/gguf
Customizable

Current Limits

Request Limits

  • Rate Limit
    Hardware dependent
  • Daily Limit
    Unlimited

Token Limits

Throughput

Unlimited

Monthly Cap

Free Open Source

Key Features

Context shifting (Smart Context)
Visual Novel mode
Stable Diffusion integration
Multi-GPU splitting
Speech-to-text
Voice recognition
World Info / Lorebooks
Save States
Image Generation integration
Clean Lite UI

Common Use Cases

Interactive fiction writing

Roleplay chat

Long-term memory experiments

Character chat

Stable Diffusion Image generation

Known Limitations

  • UI is functional but dated
  • Mainly for GGUF format
  • Configuration has learning curve
  • Story focus over coding

Quick Start Guide

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Download koboldcpp.exe

2

Download GGUF model

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Run koboldcpp.exe, select model

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Connect via browser or API

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Use with SillyTavern

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Use with Kokoro-FastAPI TTS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key?

Getting your KoboldCpp API key is simple:

  1. Visit the official KoboldCpp website
  2. Sign up for a free account (no credit card required)
  3. Navigate to the API section in your dashboard
  4. Generate your API key and start using it immediately
Are there free quotas?

Yes! KoboldCpp offers a generous free tier with no credit card required. Check the provider's website for current terms and conditions regarding free tier availability and duration.

What happens if I exceed the free limits?

If you reach the rate limit, your requests will be temporarily throttled. The limits reset automatically after the specified time period. You can always monitor your usage in the provider's dashboard.

Is my data secure?

KoboldCpp takes security seriously. All API communications are encrypted via HTTPS. Check their privacy policy and terms of service for detailed information about data handling and retention policies.

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