Environment:Intel Ipex llm Portable Environment
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| Domains | Infrastructure, Deployment |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-09 04:00 GMT |
Overview
Pre-packaged portable IPEX-LLM distribution for offline use, providing a self-contained ZIP archive with bundled Python, IPEX-LLM, and model support for air-gapped or simplified deployment.
Description
This environment provides a portable, self-contained distribution of IPEX-LLM that can be deployed without internet access or complex installation procedures. The distribution is packaged as a ZIP archive containing a bundled Python interpreter, pre-installed IPEX-LLM library, and all required dependencies. It supports interactive chat interfaces and advanced inference features such as recent KV cache management for long-context conversations. The portable environment is designed for end-users and deployment scenarios where setting up a full Python development environment is impractical.
Usage
Use this environment for Portable Chat and Offline Deployment workflows where a self-contained IPEX-LLM installation is needed. It is the mandatory prerequisite for running the portable chat interface and recent KV cache optimization features without a traditional Python environment setup.
System Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 | Primary target platform for portable distribution |
| Hardware | Intel GPU (Arc) or CPU | XPU acceleration if Intel Arc GPU is available; CPU fallback supported |
| Disk Space | 5GB+ | Depends on bundled model size |
| RAM | 16GB+ recommended | Model-dependent memory requirements |
Dependencies
Bundled in ZIP
- Python interpreter (bundled)
- `ipex-llm` (bundled)
- `torch` (bundled)
- `transformers` (bundled)
- All required Python dependencies (bundled)
Python Packages
- No external installation required (all dependencies are pre-packaged in the ZIP archive)
Credentials
No credentials are required. The portable distribution is fully self-contained and operates offline.
Quick Install
# Download the portable ZIP distribution
# (from Intel IPEX-LLM releases or internal distribution)
# Extract the archive
unzip ipex-llm-portable.zip -d ipex-llm-portable
# Run the portable chat interface (Windows)
cd ipex-llm-portable
chat.bat
# Run the portable chat interface (command line)
cd ipex-llm-portable
python portable_chat.py --model-path /path/to/model
Common Errors
| Error Message | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| `Python interpreter not found` | ZIP not fully extracted | Re-extract the ZIP archive ensuring all files are present |
| `Model not found` | Model path not specified or incorrect | Provide correct `--model-path` pointing to a supported model |
| `Insufficient disk space` | Not enough space for extraction | Ensure 5GB+ free disk space for the portable distribution |
| `DLL load failed` | Missing Visual C++ Redistributable on Windows | Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (latest) |
Compatibility Notes
- Self-Contained: The portable distribution includes all dependencies. No `pip install` or Conda setup is required.
- Offline Capable: Once extracted, the environment operates fully offline. Model weights must be included or available locally.
- Windows Primary: The portable ZIP is primarily targeting Windows. Linux portable distributions may also be available.
- KV Cache: The recent KV cache feature enables long-context conversations by efficiently managing the key-value cache in memory.