ML Extension Requires Per-PyTorch-Version Rebuilds Due to Unstable C++ ABI
The kvcached C++ extension must be rebuilt for every PyTorch version because it relies on internal C++ ABI headers, increasing CI burden and blocking users from switching PyTorch versions freely. Porting to PyTorch's stable ABI (available in 2.10+) would allow a single wheel to cover all versions.
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