Tool Profile

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

Sightings:1

Source:prismml.com

What it is

A heavily compressed 27B-class language model designed to run on phones.

Why developers recommend it

A notable local-model release with unusually aggressive size claims and active hands-on discussion.

Hacker News evidence

2026-07-14

Commenters compared its ternary and 1-bit variants with other local models; some reported early compatibility and evaluation caveats.

Bonsai 27B: A 27B-Class Model that runs on a phone