v0.5.0 v0.5.1
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ruvnet/RuViewSep 25, 2026 → Sep 25, 20260 days between releases
What's New
CLI now automatically selects GGML backend on Macs without CUDA
New Features
- Automatic GGML selection for Apple Silicon Macs when CUDA is unavailable
- Metal runtime included in standard Apple Silicon installs
Improvements
- Improved usability by removing the need for explicit `--backend ggml` flag on Mac
- Standard Apple Silicon installs now include required Metal runtime dependencies
Bug Fixes
- Fixed CLI to work on supported Macs without requiring the `--backend ggml` flag
Upgrade Notes
Install with `uv pip install -U faster-qwen3-tts`. Note that Metal wheels require macOS 14+ on ARM64; Intel Macs and Rosetta Python are not supported.
The Two Releases
v0.5.0
v0.5.0
Sep 25, 2026· 27 days ago
Adds Apple Silicon support for the experimental GGML backend using the Metal wheel of `qwentts-cpp-python`, requiring version 0.4.1 or higher for the GGML extra.
Full release notesv0.5.1
v0.5.1
Sep 25, 2026· 27 days ago
The CLI now automatically selects the GGML backend when CUDA is unavailable on Mac, and standard Apple Silicon installs now include the Metal runtime via `qwentts-cpp-python`.
Full release notes