Local llama.cpp chatbot added to SystemRescue USB via Ventoy

The author built a portable troubleshooting tool by placing a lightweight local AI model, llama.cpp, and a Linux rescue environment onto a single bootable USB drive. This setup allows technicians to run diagnostics, access internal storage, and query an offline chatbot for advice on command outputs without needing an internet connection. The author uses this offline assistant to interpret storage and hardware reports while repairing unbootable Windows installations. Open article →