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Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights

github.ioInference & model serving

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 22 Aug 2026. How this is checked

Can I Run This Model? estimates the VRAM required to run or fine-tune local language, image, and video models. It accounts for weights, KV cache, text encoders, working memory, context, resolution, frames, and concurrent sequences, then identifies GPUs that can handle the configuration.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWeb
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Determining whether a local AI model and workload will fit within available GPU VRAM.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: local AI users and developers running language, image, and video models

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: analytics

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: nerdylive123.github.io. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Inference & model serving space, Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on determining whether a local AI model and workload will fit within available GPU VRAM. Inferred · not functionally tested: Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights is a consumer product aimed at local AI users and developers running language, image, and video models. Basis unknown · not verified: Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Behind Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights is nerdylive123. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are VRAM estimation, model presets, and KV cache sizing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • VRAM estimation
  • Model presets
  • KV cache sizing
  • Text encoder sizing
  • GPU matching
  • QLoRA estimates

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
vram-calculatorlocal-aigpu-sizingmodel-memorycomfyui
AI capabilities
Structured
Inference: Local

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
local_ossmeta_llama
Runs on
Browser
Detected from
local_oss
bollama in the HTML · bllama in the HTML · bvllm in the HTML
meta_llama
llama- in the HTML

Trust & compliance

Public signals
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Indexing history

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  1. Indexed22 Aug · 15:32 UTC
    Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
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Frequently asked questions about Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights

What does Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights focuses on determining whether a local AI model and workload will fit within available GPU VRAM. It is catalogued under Inference & model serving on PulseGate.
Who should use Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights is a consumer product built for local AI users and developers running language, image, and video models.
Does Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights is free to use.
What platforms does Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights runs on the web.
Is Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
Who makes Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights?
Show HN: VRAM calculator that counts the text encoder, not just the weights is developed by nerdylive123.

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