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How do I make Mmojo Server available to other computers on my network?
By default, Mmojo Server only “listens” for connections initiated from the computer where it is running, i.e “localhost” or “127.0.0.1”.
- If Mmojo Server is running, stop it.
- In the folder you downloaded for Mmojo Server, there is a file named “EXAMPLE-mmojo-server-args”. Rename it to “mmojo-server-args”.
- Edit the renamed “mmojo-server-args” file with a text editor.
- Change the fourth line — after the line containing
--host— from “127.0.0.1” to “0.0.0.0”. - Save the file.
- Restart Mmojo Server.
- Connect from a web browser on another device.
Can I run other models?
Yes, Mmojo Server should work with “.gguf” models created on or before the date that your Mmojo Server was created. Check the Settings in Mmojo Complete to find the build date of your Mmojo Server.
I maintain a collection of .gguf models that have been tested and work well with Mmojo Server in my Hugging Face repository:
Here’s a good rule of thumb for system requirements. Your system needs 1 GB of RAM for every “B” (billion parameters) in the model plus 4 GB to 8 GB extra to run your apps. So a 9B model requires at least 13 GB of RAM.
To activate a model, remove any “.gguf” file that is in the Mmojo Server directory, and copy the model you wish to use into that directory. A future version of Mmojo Server will have scripts for Windows or macOS/Linux that manage models for you. I’m working on that.
Does Mmojo Server use my computer’s GPU?
No, the free Mmojo Server does not, including on Apple Silicon (e.g. M4 and M5). I offer access to GPU builds for a fee. Email me for information.
What is the best model to use with Mmojo Server?
The free Mmojo Server download includes Google Gemma 3 4B (or 1B with the “compatible” version for older computers). This is a great model for general language completion and chat.
If you want to have Mmojo Server write code, I’d suggest Qwen 3.5 9B, a Chinese-made model, or Google Gemma 4 12B, an American-made model.
Beyond these recommendations, most users are over-thinking this question. Trust me on that.
Why doesn’t Mmojo Server have my favorite feature that is already in llama.cpp, Ollama, etc.?
Mmojo Server is, first and foremost: easy to use, safe, and humane. Most regular users do not need that feature. If you need it, you should use those other products or build your own.
Occasionally, I can be convinced to add something to Mmojo Server. A recent example of a user request is color themes. Email me if you like hearing “No”.