axolotl

Automate end-to-end language model fine-tuning workflows with Axolotl.

27|2|Updated Jan 15, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erfanzar/Xerxes-Agents --skill axolotl-erfanzar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: axolotl
Source: https://github.com/erfanzar/Xerxes-Agents/tree/main/src/python/xerxes/skills/training/axolotl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erfanzar/Xerxes-Agents --skill axolotl-erfanzar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Axolotl accelerates end-to-end fine-tuning workflows for large language models, providing structured guidance and tooling to streamline experimentation, reproducibility, and deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end guidance for training, RLHF, and reward modelling workflows, including pretraining, SFT, and PRMs.
  • Ready-to-use references and examples that help teams integrate Axolotl into their ML pipelines and evaluation suites.
  • Use Case: a research team can configure a config YAML, run the train CLI, and reproduce a full training loop with minimal setup.

Quick Start

Install Axolotl, prepare a base YAML config, and run the training workflow to reproduce a sample experiment.

Frequently Asked Questions about axolotl

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate end-to-end LLM fine-tuning workflows?▼

You can automate end-to-end LLM fine-tuning workflows by configuring a base YAML file and running the train CLI. This approach streamlines experimentation, reproducibility, and deployment for large language models with minimal setup.

Can I use this for RLHF and reward modeling workflows?▼

Yes, this supports RLHF and reward modeling workflows. It provides structured guidance for training processes, including pretraining, supervised fine-tuning (SFT), and Process Reward Models (PRMs) to streamline model alignment.

What is the best way to reproduce a full training loop for language models?▼

The best way to reproduce a full training loop is to prepare a base YAML configuration and execute the training workflow. This ensures structured guidance and reproducible experimentation across your ML pipelines.

Do I need to prepare a dataset before starting supervised fine-tuning?▼

Yes, dataset preparation is required before starting supervised fine-tuning. The workflow applies to dataset preparation, reward modelling, and training, ensuring your data is correctly structured for the training loop.

What limitations should I consider when integrating fine-tuning into ML pipelines?▼

When integrating fine-tuning into ML pipelines, consider configuration constraints and safe execution boundaries. The workflow requires a correctly structured base YAML config and relies on your environment supporting the Axolotl framework.

Does Axolotl support pretraining and SFT in the same workflow?▼

Yes, Axolotl supports both pretraining and SFT within the same workflow. It provides end-to-end guidance for these training stages, allowing teams to configure and reproduce multiple training loops seamlessly.