How to Download KoboldCPP for Windows, Linux, or Mac

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KoboldCPP downloads are hosted on the official KoboldCPP downloads page, which the KoboldAI site links to directly. The site states that all versions and download links for Windows, Linux, and Mac are collected there, so that single page is the correct starting point regardless of your operating system. You do not need to create an account or use KoboldAI.net to get the files.

Where the download link lives

On koboldai.com, the navigation includes a Download KoboldCPP entry alongside Overview, Start, Community, and the guides. The page text points to the "KoboldCPP Official Downloads" page as the place to "find all versions and download links for Windows, Linux, and Mac."

So the path is:

  1. Open koboldai.com.
  2. Go to the Download KoboldCPP section.
  3. Follow the link to the KoboldCPP Official Downloads page.
  4. Pick the build that matches your operating system.

What each platform gets

Platform What the site says you'll find
Windows Download links for KoboldCPP
Linux Download links for KoboldCPP
Mac Download links for KoboldCPP

The site does not publish version numbers, file sizes, or system requirements on this page, so check the downloads page itself for the current builds.

Before you download: what KoboldCPP actually is

KoboldCPP is described on the site as "our local LLM API server for driving your backend." In other words, it is the piece that runs the model on your own machine and exposes an API. It is separate from:

  • KoboldAI Lite — the lightweight interface for connecting to an AI API endpoint.
  • KoboldAI.net — the web service that delivers KoboldAI Lite for free with the same flexibility as running it locally.

If your goal is only to use a chat interface, KoboldAI.net may be enough. Download KoboldCPP when you want to run the backend locally.

After downloading

The site's guides section covers the next steps, including a KoboldAI Quickstart, supported models, and KoboldCpp setup topics such as Quicklaunch, tokens, Google Colab, networking, and Runpod. If you get stuck, the Community section points to the project's Discord server for support and discussion.

One practical note: the download page is the authoritative source for current builds, so verify the version and platform there rather than relying on third-party mirrors.