How do I self-host Meta Llama 4?

Meta Llama 4 can be deployed using Docker Compose. The AltStack provides a production-ready configuration that you can deploy on your own server. Simply copy the configuration and run it on any machine with Docker installed.

What are the system requirements for self-hosting Meta Llama 4?

The recommended hardware for Meta Llama 4 is: 12GB VRAM (Medium), 48GB+ VRAM (Large). Actual requirements may vary based on usage volume and data size.

Is Meta Llama 4 free to self-host?

Yes, Meta Llama 4 is open source under the Llama Community License and free to self-host. Your only costs are the server infrastructure. A basic cloud VPS starts at around $5-10/month.

What programming language is Meta Llama 4 built with?

Meta Llama 4 is built with Python. It has 45,000 stars on GitHub, indicating strong community adoption and support.

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Deploy Meta Llama 4

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Quick Start

Create a directory

mkdir llama-4-self-hosted && cd llama-4-self-hosted

Create config file

Copy the content from the Config tab below into a file named docker-compose.yml

Deploy

docker compose up -d

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Metadata

License

Llama Community License

Language

Python

Last Updated

Configuration

yaml



# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 🚀 Created and distributed by The AltStack
# 🌍 https://thealtstack.com
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------

version: '3.8'

services:
  llama-4:
    image: ghcr.io/meta-llama/llama4:latest
    container_name: llama-4
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - MODEL_NAME=llama-4

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