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// ai-music · tetherto/qvac

qvac

Open-source local AI SDK - run AI on-device with no cloud, no API keys. Supports GGUF, RAG, image, music, and video generation, speech-to-text, P2P inference…

★ 664 stars⑂ 121 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

qvac is an open-source ai music project by tetherto (tetherto/qvac on GitHub). It has 664 GitHub stars and 121 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
tetherto/qvac
GitHub stars
664
Forks
121
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
AI Music
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Choose creation or library

    Generate new music with AI, or self-host the collection you already own.

  2. Install the app

    Desktop, mobile, and server builds cover every listening setup.

  3. Add models or music

    AI tools download models; players just need your files.

  4. Create or listen

    Generate tracks, or stream your library anywhere.

// features

Why people love it

Your library, yours

Self-hosted servers stream your collection to any device.

Stem separation

Split any track into vocals, drums, bass, and more.

AI composition

Generate melodies, arrangements, and full songs from prompts.

Multi-room

Sync playback across devices and rooms.

Scrobbling & stats

Listening history and stats without the surveillance.

Offline first

Your music works with or without the internet.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/tetherto/qvac.git
    cd qvac
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains qvac?

It is an open-source project at tetherto/qvac with 121 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is qvac free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

Do I need a server?

For personal use a Raspberry Pi or old laptop is plenty.

What audio quality do self-hosted players support?

FLAC/lossless is standard; transcoding covers mobile bandwidth.

Can I use AI-generated music commercially?

Often yes, but check the model's license and your local rules on AI works.

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Get qvac

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.