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LoLLMS WebUI Cross-Platform Installation Guide
Introduction
LoLLMS (Lord of Large Language and Multimodal Systems) is a powerful tool for working with large language models. This guide will walk you through the installation process for the LoLLMS WebUI on Windows, macOS, and Linux, including the installation of Python 3.11.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Internet connection
- Administrator/sudo privileges on your system
Installation Steps
1. Install Git
Windows
- Download and install Git from https://git-scm.com/download/win
macOS
- Install Homebrew if not already installed:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" - Install Git:
brew install git
Linux
- Use your distribution's package manager. For example, on Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install git
2. Install Python 3.11
Windows
- Download the Python 3.11 installer from https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3110/
- Run the installer
- Check "Add Python 3.11 to PATH"
- Click "Install Now"
macOS
- Install Homebrew if not already installed (see Git installation step)
- Install Python 3.11:
brew install python@3.11 - Add Python 3.11 to your PATH:
echo 'export PATH="/usr/local/opt/python@3.11/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc source ~/.zshrc
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
- Add the deadsnakes PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa sudo apt-get update - Install Python 3.11:
sudo apt-get install python3.11 python3.11-venv python3.11-dev
3. Clone the LoLLMS WebUI Repository
Open a terminal (Command Prompt on Windows) and run:
git clone --depth 1 --recurse-submodules https://github.com/ParisNeo/lollms-webui.git
cd lollms-webui
git submodule update --init --recursive
4. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment
Windows
python3.11 -m venv lollms_env
lollms_env\Scripts\activate
macOS and Linux
python3.11 -m venv lollms_env
source lollms_env/bin/activate
5. Install Requirements
With the virtual environment activated, run:
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt
pip install -e lollms_core
6. Select and Install a Binding
Choose a binding based on your needs. Here are some options:
- Local bindings: ollama, python_llama_cpp, bs_exllamav2
- Remote bindings: groq, open_router, open_ai, mistral_ai, gemini, vllm, xAI, elf, remote_lollms
To install a binding, run:
python zoos/bindings_zoo/<binding_name>/__init__.py
Replace <binding_name> with your chosen binding.
7. Create Launcher Scripts
Windows
Create lollms.bat in the LoLLMS directory:
@echo off
call lollms_env\Scripts\activate
cd lollms-webui
python app.py %*
pause
macOS and Linux
Create lollms.sh in the LoLLMS directory:
#!/bin/bash
source lollms_env/bin/activate
cd lollms-webui
python app.py "$@"
Make it executable:
chmod +x lollms.sh
Optional Steps
Install CUDA (for NVIDIA GPUs)
If you have an NVIDIA GPU and want to use it for local AI:
Windows
- Download and install CUDA from https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads
macOS
- CUDA is not supported on macOS with recent NVIDIA GPUs.
Linux
- Follow the CUDA installation guide for your specific Linux distribution from https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads
Install Visual Studio Code
For local AI development, you may want to install Visual Studio Code:
- Download and install from: https://code.visualstudio.com/download
Running LoLLMS WebUI
To start the LoLLMS WebUI:
Windows
Run the lollms.bat file.
macOS and Linux
Run the lollms.sh script:
./lollms.sh
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during installation or running the WebUI, please check the following:
- Ensure Python 3.11 is correctly installed:
python3.11 --version - Verify that your Python environment is activated before running any commands.
- Check that all required packages are installed correctly.
- Make sure you have selected and installed a compatible binding.
- For platform-specific issues, consult the documentation for your operating system.
For further assistance, please refer to the official LoLLMS documentation or seek help in the project's support channels.