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whichllm is an open-source benchmarking helper that finds the local LLM that actually runs best on a user’s hardware. Instead of ranking models by parameter count or hype, it focuses on real, recency-aware benchmarks and practical local execution. The tool is aimed at developers, local-AI enthusiasts, and teams choosing between open models for laptops, workstations, or private servers. It solves the selection problem that appears after installing local inference: many models are available, but only a subset deliver useful speed and quality on a specific machine. Its high-engagement Show HN launch makes it notable because local AI adoption is now bottlenecked by hardware-fit decisions as much as model availability.

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