ollama - ✅(Solved) Fix MAC-M5 macOS 26.4.1 run Ollama0.20.4 [error] failed to create library [1 pull requests, 2 comments, 3 participants]

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Error Message

ggml_metail_library_init:error

Fix Action

Fixed

PR fix notes

PR #15603: fix: correct error message for Metal shader compilation failure

Description (problem / solution / changelog)

The error message 'failed to create library' is misleading for the Metal shader compilation failure (MTLLibraryErrorDomain Code=3). Fix the error message to correctly describe the issue. Fixes #15599.

Changed files

  • ml/backend/ggml/ggml/src/ggml-metal/ggml-metal-device.m (modified, +1/-1)

Code Example

ggml_metail_library_init:error
failed to create library
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What is the issue?

server-2.log

Relevant log output

ggml_metail_library_init:error
failed to create library

OS

macOS

GPU

Apple

CPU

Apple

Ollama version

0.20.4. 0.20.6

extent analysis

TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by checking the compatibility of the Ollama version with the Apple GPU and CPU, considering the error message "failed to create library" in the ggml_metail_library_init.

Guidance

  • Verify if the Ollama version 0.20.4 or 0.20.6 is compatible with the Apple GPU and CPU.
  • Check the server-2.log file for any additional error messages that might indicate the root cause of the library creation failure.
  • Consider testing with a different Ollama version to isolate if the issue is version-specific.
  • Review the system configuration and dependencies required by the ggml_metail_library_init to ensure they are met.

Example

No code snippet can be provided without more context about the library initialization process.

Notes

The provided information lacks details about the library and its dependencies, making it challenging to provide a precise solution. The Apple GPU and CPU might have specific requirements or limitations that need to be considered.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try testing with a different Ollama version to see if the issue persists, as this might help identify if the problem is version-specific.

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ollama - ✅(Solved) Fix MAC-M5 macOS 26.4.1 run Ollama0.20.4 [error] failed to create library [1 pull requests, 2 comments, 3 participants]