b8116
The new flag lets users preview quantization results before committing, saving time and storage.
Deep Dive
The ggml-org team released commit b8116 for llama.cpp, adding a `--dry-run` option to the `llama-quantize` tool. This feature previews the quantization process—converting models to smaller, efficient formats like Q2_K—without writing files. It shows the final model size and bits-per-weight (BPW), helping developers avoid errors and wasted compute when optimizing models for local deployment on CPUs or mobile devices.
Why It Matters
Prevents wasted hours and disk space when quantizing large models, making local AI experimentation faster and safer.