fine-tuning-with-trl

Fine-tune LLMs with TRL for SFT, DPO, PPO/GRPO, and reward-model training.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill fine-tuning-with-trl-afel6
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Skill: fine-tuning-with-trl
Source: https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline/tree/main/hermes_skills_library/mlops/training/trl-fine-tuning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill fine-tuning-with-trl-afel6

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires trl, transformers, datasets, peft, accelerate, torch.

What problem does it solve?

Fine-tune LLMs using TRL-based reinforcement learning to align models with human preferences and improve instruction following.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports SFT for instruction tuning
  • DPO-based direct preference alignment
  • PPO/GRPO online RL with reward-model training
  • Works with HuggingFace Transformers and datasets for end-to-end RLHF workflows
  • Use case: customize a base model for domain-specific tasks with human feedback and evaluation

Quick Start

Run a TRL-based fine-tuning workflow on your model to align it with human preferences using SFT, DPO, PPO/GRPO, and reward-model training.

Frequently Asked Questions about fine-tuning-with-trl

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

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How do I fine-tune LLMs with RLHF and align them with human preferences?

Fine-tune LLMs using TRL-based reinforcement learning to align models with human preferences. The workflow supports SFT, DPO, PPO/GRPO online RL, and reward-model training for end-to-end RLHF pipelines.

Can I use DPO and PPO for direct preference optimization with HuggingFace Transformers?

Yes, DPO and PPO are supported for direct preference optimization. The TRL suite integrates with HuggingFace Transformers to execute these reinforcement learning workflows for aligning base models.

What dependencies do I need to run a TRL fine-tuning pipeline?

Running a TRL fine-tuning pipeline requires the TRL suite, transformers, datasets, peft, accelerate, and torch. These dependencies execute production-grade reinforcement learning workflows.

How does supervised fine-tuning work for instruction tuning a base model?

Supervised fine-tuning (SFT) is supported for instruction tuning a base model. It serves as the initial step in the end-to-end RLHF workflow before applying preference alignment techniques.

Is GRPO supported for online reinforcement learning in TRL?

Yes, GRPO is supported for online reinforcement learning alongside PPO. The TRL suite facilitates these online RL methods and reward-model training to customize models for domain-specific tasks.

What is the best way to customize a base model for domain-specific instruction following?

The best way to customize a base model for domain-specific tasks is using TRL-based reinforcement learning. It leverages human feedback and evaluation through SFT, DPO, and PPO/GRPO workflows.