obliteratus

Remove refusal directions from open-weight LLM weights using OBLITERATUS.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill obliteratus-photonics-dhl
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Skill: obliteratus
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/mlops/inference/obliteratus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill obliteratus-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

OBLITERATUS provides a mechanistic approach to remove guardrails from open-weight LLMs, enabling uncensored reasoning by surgically erasing refusal directions in model weights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mechanistic-interpretability-based abliteration across multiple methods (basic, advanced, surgical, etc.).
  • Supports a range of model sizes and architectures with analysis modules to guide the process.
  • Telemetry-driven recommendations and reproducible YAML templates for batch runs.
  • Use cases include producing uncensored model variants for research and safety evaluation.

Quick Start

Install obliteratus, choose a target model, run obliteratus obliterate <model> with appropriate method, and review results.

Frequently Asked Questions about obliteratus

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

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How do I remove refusal directions from open-weight LLMs?

Removing refusal directions from open-weight LLMs requires surgically erasing guardrail weights using mechanistic interpretability. OBLITERATUS performs this weight excision to produce uncensored model variants while preserving the underlying reasoning capabilities.

What is abliteration and how does it affect model reasoning?

Abliteration is a mechanistic-interpretability technique that removes refusal behaviors from LLMs by projecting out refusal directions in model weights. OBLITERATUS applies this surgically to ensure that the uncensored model retains its original reasoning performance.

Do I need a GPU to run abliteration on LLM weights?

Yes, abliteration of LLM weights requires GPU-enabled hardware to execute the weight projection and excision processes. OBLITERATUS performs hardware checks during setup to verify that your compute tier meets the requirements for processing target models.

What methods are available for uncensoring LLMs with OBLITERATUS?

Uncensoring LLMs with OBLITERATUS supports multiple methods including basic, advanced, and surgical abliteration. These options allow you to select the appropriate level of weight excision based on your target model architecture and specific safety evaluation requirements.

Can I batch process multiple models for refusal removal?

Yes, you can batch process multiple models for refusal removal using reproducible YAML templates. OBLITERATUS generates telemetry-driven recommendations and these templates to apply abliteration across various model sizes and architectures consistently.

Are there licensing limitations when removing guardrails from open-weight models?

Removing guardrails from open-weight models with OBLITERATUS requires compliance with AGPL licensing. Users must adhere to these licensing terms when producing uncensored model variants for research and safety evaluation purposes.