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Llama.cpp users debate parallel client and context size interactions

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A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is seeking clarification on how the `-np` (number of parallel clients) and `-c` (context size) flags interact within the llama.cpp server. They are particularly interested in understanding the implications of setting context sizes that exceed model limits or when context is divided among parallel clients. The user also inquired about the efficiency of serving multiple agents concurrently versus sequentially on hardware with ample VRAM. AI

IMPACT Clarifies practical usage of llama.cpp for users running local models.

RANK_REASON User discussion on technical configuration of open-source software.

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Llama.cpp users debate parallel client and context size interactions

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Doug_Fripon ·

    Llamacpp server : How do the -np and -c flags interact?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been using lm studio for a few months. I want to try hermes agents with Qwen 3.6 MoE, so I'm switching to llama.cpp and I don't understand well how the server slots -np and the context size -c interact. </p> <p>The context for each parallel …

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