Open Source
Serge
A web interface for chatting with Alpaca through llama.cpp. Fully dockerized, with an easy to use API.
Our verdict
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About Serge
Serge is a web interface for chatting with Alpaca models through llama.cpp. It is fully dockerized and provides an easy to use API. Built with Svelte, it offers a straightforward way to interact with locally running Alpaca instances.
Best for
Developers who want a quick self-hosted chat interface for Alpaca models using llama.cpp
Use cases
- Deploy a Dockerized chat UI for Alpaca models
- Self-host a conversational AI interface with a simple API
- Prototype or test interactions with llama.cpp-backed Alpaca
Notes
5,725 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-11-21. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Fully dockerized for easy deployment and isolation
- Simple API makes integration and automation straightforward
- Open source with strong community adoption (over 5,700 stars)
Cons
- Only supports Alpaca models via llama.cpp, limiting model choice
- Community-maintained with no official vendor support or updates
- Svelte frontend may require specific knowledge for customization
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.9.0 (released 14 Feb 2024)
- GitHub stars
- 5,709
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Stars and usage
How Serge is growing
5,725 to 5,709
Alternatives
Alternatives to Serge
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| OllamaThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubOfficial
- github api via nightly crawl, recovered from git history 20e874270887c1008f860ee0198e461a23c9e438Registry
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Changelog
What changed
Released 0.9.0
Released 0.8.2
Released 0.8.1
Released 0.8.0
Released 0.7.0
Released 0.6.0
Released 0.5.2
Released 0.5.1
Released 0.5.0
Released 0.4.1
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