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// local-llm ยท Capsize-Games/airunner

airunner

Offline inference engine for art.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.3k starsโ‘‚ 104 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

airunner is an open-source local llm project by Capsize-Games (Capsize-Games/airunner on GitHub). It has 1,317 GitHub stars and 104 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
1,317
Forks
104
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want airunner to do first โ€” offline inference engine for art, live voice conversations, LLM powere.

  2. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

// features

Why people love it

Ai Art

Working ai art support built in.

Art

Working art support built in.

Asset Generator

Working asset generator support built in.

Chatbot

Working chatbot support built in.

Python codebase

Readable code that is easy to modify.

GPL-3.0 license

Free to use; derivatives stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Capsize-Games/airunner.git
    cd airunner
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install

    Install the Python dependencies from the project.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Launch with the project entry point โ€” check the README for the exact command.

    python main.py  # see README for the exact entry point
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is airunner free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is GPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use airunner?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run airunner on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is airunner licensed?

It is released under GPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Can I contribute to the project?

Yes โ€” it lives on GitHub at Capsize-Games/airunner. Open an issue or pull request; the contribution guide in the repo explains the process.

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