AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentAug 22, 2026
llama.cpp starts a stable release channel with v0.2.0
llama.cpp published v0.2.0 on 21 August 2026, beginning consistent semantic versioning. Tags of the form vX.Y.Z now mark stable releases recommended for downstream distribution and casual users, while the familiar build tags continue as near-per-commit nightlies for developers who want the newest functionality and can absorb the instability.
What it means Packagers and anyone shipping llama.cpp inside a product finally have a version to pin that does not move with every commit.
Where it came from llama.cpp