Model family
gpt-oss Models
OpenAI gpt-oss models are open-weight reasoning models for local, self-hosted, and developer-controlled AI workflows.
Best for
Open weights
Use this family hub to compare gpt-oss variants for open weights workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Local AI
Use this family hub to compare gpt-oss variants for local ai workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Reasoning
Use this family hub to compare gpt-oss variants for reasoning workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
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This family currently includes 2 records tied to an exact published checkpoint. Identity is recorded per model so a representative checkpoint is never treated as the whole family.
Identity checked: 2026-08-21
Artifact identity does not establish licence or context truth. Those checks remain separate.
Variants
gpt-oss models grouped by workflow
Latest / flagship
Local-friendly
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All gpt-oss models in the directory
| Model | Type | Best for | Local runner notes | License | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-oss-120b | Chat | Teams evaluating high-capacity local, self-hosted, or developer-controlled model deployments. | Best evaluated with the exact release, runtime support, and hardware profile available to your team. | Apache 2.0 | Open |
| gpt-oss-20b | Chat | Builders evaluating more accessible open-weight deployments for local apps, prototypes, and controlled workflows. | A smaller gpt-oss entry is worth evaluating for local workflows when compatible runtimes and quantized builds are available. | Apache 2.0 | Open |