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llm 0.32a1

Simon Willison just shipped llm 0.32a1—the CLI tool developers use to build with LLMs.

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Why it matters

A new pre-release version of the popular open-source llm CLI suggests the tool is evolving to support emerging AI workflows. For developers building LLM applications, this signals active maintenance and likely new capabilities.

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  1. llm 0.32a1 released

  2. Pre-release version (alpha)

  3. Open-source CLI tool by Simon Willison

  4. Targets LLM application developers

  5. Published Apr 29, 2026

  6. Published April 29, 2026

  7. Authored by Simon Willison

  8. CLI tool update

  9. Developer-facing tooling

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