OpenLLM — Self-Hosting LLMs Made Easy

Overview

OpenLLM is an open-source project that enables developers to run various open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) as OpenAI-compatible API endpoints in the cloud. It simplifies the process of deploying LLMs with a single command, supports a wide range of models, and offers a built-in chat UI for interactive exploration. OpenLLM stands out for its ease of use, flexibility in supporting custom models, and integration with enterprise-grade cloud deployment tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and BentoCloud.

Key Features

Run any open-source LLMs or custom models as OpenAI-compatible APIs
Built-in chat UI for interactive exploration
Supports a wide range of state-of-the-art open-source LLMs
Simplified workflow for cloud deployment with Docker, Kubernetes, and BentoCloud

Use Cases

Developers looking to deploy LLMs in the cloud without complex setup
Enterprises needing to integrate LLMs into their applications with minimal hassle
Researchers and data scientists who require a quick way to prototype and test LLMs

Advantages

Easy to install and use with a single command
Supports a variety of LLMs, including custom models
Integrates with popular cloud deployment tools for scalability

Limitations / Considerations

Requires compatible hardware, especially for larger models
May have limitations in terms of model updates and community support compared to proprietary solutions

Hugging Face Transformers: A library of state-of-the-art pre-trained models for natural language processing, differing in that it focuses on providing a wide range of models rather than deployment.
LLMs-as-a-Service: Competing cloud services that offer LLMs as APIs, differing in that they are proprietary and may not offer the same level of customization as OpenLLM.

Basic Information

GitHub: OpenLLM
Stars: 11,785
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-17

📊 Project Information

Project Name: OpenLLM
GitHub URL: https://github.com/bentoml/OpenLLM
Programming Language: Python
⭐ Stars: 11,785
🍴 Forks: 771
📅 Created: 2023-04-19
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-17

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