The ggml‑org llama.cpp project released version b11800 on 2026-10-21. The update adds a fused top‑k mask operation (ggml_top_k_mask) that can be used by QSA, DSA and DeepSeek V4 CSA models. The op replaces hand‑crafted masking code with a single node that sets non‑selected cells to –inf. It works per‑head and can handle optional scores, block sizes and extra cells.
Why it matters
Developers can run supported models faster because the library now handles masking in one optimized step.