# LLM Torrents

> LLM Torrents is a catalog of open-weight large language models distributed over BitTorrent, with hardware fit guidance, quantization info, and setup help. Downloads are free and require no account.

## Key pages
- [Models](https://llmtorrents.com/models): browse and filter the model catalog
- [Collections](https://llmtorrents.com/collections): editorial lists (e.g. best under 8 GB, best coding models)
- [Learn](https://llmtorrents.com/learn): explainers on quant formats, VRAM requirements, and context/KV-cache
- [Calculator](https://llmtorrents.com/calculator): check whether a model fits your hardware
- [Wizard](https://llmtorrents.com/wizard): guided model recommendation

## Collections
- [Best under 8 GB](https://llmtorrents.com/collections/best-under-8gb)
- [Best coding (≤ 24 GB)](https://llmtorrents.com/collections/best-coding-24gb)
- [Best on Apple Silicon](https://llmtorrents.com/collections/best-on-apple-silicon)

## Explainers
- [Quantization formats explained](https://llmtorrents.com/learn/quantization-formats)
- [VRAM guide: what fits in 8, 12, 16 and 24 GB](https://llmtorrents.com/learn/vram-guide)
- [Context and the KV cache](https://llmtorrents.com/learn/context-and-kv-cache)