I built a GBNF grammar compiler that makes 8B models reliably call tools - here's how it works (deep dive)
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SummaryAuthor describes building a GBNF grammar compiler targeting the llama.cpp ecosystem that constrains 8B-parameter local model outputs so they reliably emit valid tool-call structures, with a deep-dive explanation of the approach.
Why it mattersConcrete, code-level write-up of a grammar-constrained decoding trick for local tool use; useful for anyone running smaller models through llama.cpp who needs reliable function calling.
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