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vllm
A high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs
Check whether this project matches your task before installing it.
What it can domcp_config, recipe, host_instruction, eval, preflightReview the portable capability path.
Before continuingVerify in a sandboxDo not treat a preview pack as a proven local install.
GitHub snapshot80k stars17k forks · 2.6k contributors
Preview status · 2026-05-16
What is vllm?
- Related topics: Getting Started, Core Engine Architecture
- Best fit: Users who want source-backed project understanding before installing it.
- Capability added to an AI workflow: mcp_config, recipe, host_instruction, eval, preflight
- Evidence base: https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm, https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm, https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm#readme
- Preview pages are noindex until English quality, canonical, and citation gates pass.
- vllm still needs sandbox verification before production use.
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Quick decision
Use this section to decide whether the project is worth a deeper read.A high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs
80k stars · 17k forks
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What it can do
Translate the upstream project into concrete capabilities the user can judge before installing.vLLM Overview
Related topics: Getting Started, Core Engine Architecture
Sources: [README.md](https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/blob/main/README.md)
Getting Started
Related topics: vLLM Overview
Sources: [README.md:60-75]()
Core Engine Architecture
Related topics: vLLM Overview, Model Executor and Worker Architecture, Scheduling and Request Processing
Sources: [vllm/entrypoints/cli/main.py:1-40]()
Model Executor and Worker Architecture
Related topics: Core Engine Architecture, Scheduling and Request Processing, Model Architecture Support
Sources: [vllm/model_executor/model_loader/__init__.py]()
Scheduling and Request Processing
Related topics: Core Engine Architecture, Model Executor and Worker Architecture, Distributed Inference and Parallelism
Sources: [vllm/v1/request.py]()
Sources: https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm, Human Manual, Project Pack evidence, and downstream validation signals.
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Community Discussion Evidence
Project-level external discussion stays visible on the detail page, not only inside the manual.Community Discussion Evidence
12 source-linked itemsReview these external discussions before using vllm with real data or production workflows. They are review inputs, not standalone proof that the project is production-ready.
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[Bug]: vLLM v1 with prefix caching: first request differs from subsequen
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[AMD][CI Failure][Tracker] Static dashboard tracker for current CI failu
github / github_issue
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[Usage]: How to proactively clear CPU-resident memory left behind by unl
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[Feature]: Qwen3.5-Moe LoRA Support (experts)
github / github_issue
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[Bug]: ngram speculative decoding changes greedy output on Qwen3-0.6B /
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[Bug]: Qwen3.5-397B-NVFP4 Disagg accuracy gsm8k collapses with async sch
github / github_issue
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v0.20.2
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v0.20.1
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v0.20.0
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v0.19.1
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v0.19.0
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v0.18.1
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How to start
Only source-backed commands are shown here. Verify them in an isolated environment first.Try the prompt first
Test the workflow without installing the upstream project.
previewRead the Human Manual
Understand inputs, outputs, limits, and failure modes.
manualTake context to your AI host
Use the compiled assets in your preferred AI environment.
contextRun sandbox verification
Confirm install commands and rollback before using a primary environment.
verifypip install vllmOfficial start command · https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm#readme · verified: yes
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Human Manual
The English page must expose the real manual, not a short placeholder.8+ sections · Human Manual
vllm Manual
Related topics: Getting Started, Core Engine Architecture
Open the full manual- vllm Human Manual
- Table of Contents
- vLLM Overview
- Related Pages
- What is vLLM?
- Key Features
- Offline Inference
- OpenAI-Compatible API Server
vLLM Overview
Related topics: Getting Started, Core Engine Architecture
Sources: [README.md](https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/blob/main/README.md)
Getting Started
Related topics: vLLM Overview
Sources: [README.md:60-75]()
Core Engine Architecture
Related topics: vLLM Overview, Model Executor and Worker Architecture, Scheduling and Request Processing
Sources: [vllm/entrypoints/cli/main.py:1-40]()
Model Executor and Worker Architecture
Related topics: Core Engine Architecture, Scheduling and Request Processing, Model Architecture Support
Sources: [vllm/model_executor/model_loader/__init__.py]()
Scheduling and Request Processing
Related topics: Core Engine Architecture, Model Executor and Worker Architecture, Distributed Inference and Parallelism
Sources: [vllm/v1/request.py]()
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AI Context Pack and portable assets
After deciding to continue, take the project context into your own AI host.Complete pack plus user-owned assets
These files are planning and verification assets for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI hosts.
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Preflight checks
Treat this preview as a planning asset, not proof that your local environment is ready.- The manual is generated from source-linked project files and Doramagic validation signals.
- Community evidence warnings stay visible instead of being converted into marketing claims.
- The preview remains noindex until English quality and reciprocal indexing gates are explicitly opened.
- Use the upstream repository as the final authority for installation commands, license, and version-specific behavior.
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Pitfall Log and verification risks
Doramagic surfaces high-risk items before users treat a candidate capability as verified.Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
README/documentation is current enough for a first validation pass.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.
Review upstream issue
The source signal needs review before production use.