diff --git a/llama_stack/distribution/templates/local-vllm-build.yaml b/llama_stack/distribution/templates/local-vllm-build.yaml
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+name: local-vllm
+distribution_spec:
+  description: Like local, but use vLLM for running LLM inference
+  providers:
+    inference: vllm
+    memory: meta-reference
+    safety: meta-reference
+    agents: meta-reference
+    telemetry: meta-reference
+image_type: conda