Add preload_models configuration option to load models into memory on startup#614
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Add preload_models configuration option to load models into memory on startup#614
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Add preload_models configuration option to load models into memory on startup
Aug 22, 2025
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This PR implements a new
preload_modelsconfiguration option that enables loading models into memory when the LocalAI server starts, improving response times by eliminating the initial model loading delay on first request.Changes Made
Configuration Enhancement:
preload_modelsboolean field to theInferenceConfigstructLocalAI Integration:
generateLocalAIConfig()function to create appropriate preload configuration for LocalAI--config-file=/config.yamlwhen preload is enabledUsage Example:
Generated LocalAI Configuration:
When
preload_models: trueis set, AIKit automatically generates:Benefits
Testing
Fixes #613.
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