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llama.cpp adds Gemma4 tool call support in latest release

The llama.cpp project has released version b12388, which introduces support for tool calls with the Gemma4 model. This update allows Gemma4 to make tool calls directly from its thought process without needing to close the thought channel first. The change aims to improve the model's ability to interact with external tools. AI

IMPACT Enables more direct tool interaction for Gemma4 within the llama.cpp framework.

RANK_REASON This is a software release for a specific project (llama.cpp) that enables a feature for a particular model (Gemma4), rather than a core AI model release or significant industry event.

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llama.cpp adds Gemma4 tool call support in latest release

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  1. llama.cpp — Releases TIER_1 English(EN) · cristianadam ·

    b12388: chat : allow Gemma4 tool call during thought (#32232)

    <p>The thought channel is normally closed with &lt;channel|&gt;, but the model<br /> may open it and go straight to a tool call without closing it. Stop the<br /> reasoning at &lt;channel|&gt; OR &lt;|tool_call&gt;, so an unclosed thought does<br /> not swallow the following tool…