The short version
A heavily compressed 27B-class language model designed to run on phones.
From the HackerLinks archive
Bonsai 27B
A heavily compressed 27B-class language model designed to run on phones.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-14
Last seen:2026-07-14
Times seen:1
Website:prismml.com
Why it caught our attention
A notable local-model release with unusually aggressive size claims and active hands-on discussion.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-14
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters compared its ternary and 1-bit variants with other local models; some reported early compatibility and evaluation caveats.
Original threadBonsai 27B: A 27B-Class Model that runs on a phone