Solo

Loader for Linux static binaries.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Makes static binaries for GPU-accelerated code actually work. Makes it easy to build self-contained applications that can benefit from acceleration. Compile to musl, but still use common shared packages.

Tradeoffs

Incomplete ABI coverage: unsupported glibc calls currently abort. Musl has its own compatibility issues.

Is Solo a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-09-10. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers of GPU-accelerated code and self-contained applications

Why consider it

Enables building self-contained applications that can benefit from acceleration

Keep in mind

Has incomplete ABI coverage with unsupported glibc calls currently aborting

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