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 "generated": "2026-10-26",
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  "Python with uv; install from source (pip install kev is a different package)",
  "A GPU (CUDA) or an Apple Silicon Mac with MLX; Kev-0.8B runs on a laptop",
  "Optional: a Modal account for fine-tuning and hosted endpoints"
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 "category": "Work and operations",
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   "url": "https://dedupedai.com/use-cases/jaredpalmer-kev/swap-jev-for-a-self-hosted-kev-server/",
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   "id": "jaredpalmer-kev--fine-tune-kev-on-your-labels",
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  }
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 "disclaimer": "Third-party repos we don't own or vouch for. AI-generated use cases can be wrong: review everything and run at your own risk."
}