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vLLM 0.29.0 defaults to Model Runner V2 for all models

The vLLM project has released version 0.29.0, which now defaults to using Model Runner V2 (MRV2) for all supported models. This change streamlines the internal execution pipeline to enhance memory handling and runtime efficiency, benefiting users running local inference or high-throughput production serving clusters. Developers with custom integrations or heavily customized forks that rely on legacy runner hooks are advised to test compatibility before upgrading. AI

IMPACT Improves efficiency and simplifies deployment for users running local LLM inference or production serving.

RANK_REASON Software release for an inference engine, not a frontier model release.

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vLLM 0.29.0 defaults to Model Runner V2 for all models

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    vLLM v0.29.0 Ships with Model Runner V2 Default for All Models

    <p>The vLLM project has officially released v0.29.0, featuring 594 commits from 277 developers. The central architectural change is the complete default transition to Model Runner V2 (MRV2) across all supported models, concluding the rollout that began with pooling models.</p> <h…