openrlhf-training

Trains LLMs with RLHF algorithms (PPO, GRPO, RLOO, and DPO using Ray and vLLM.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/choice5346/BiSHE --skill openrlhf-training-choice5346
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Skill: openrlhf-training
Source: https://github.com/choice5346/BiSHE/tree/main/.github/skills/openrlhf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/choice5346/BiSHE --skill openrlhf-training-choice5346

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openrlhf, ray, vllm, torch, transformers, deepspeed, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of training large language models (7B-70B+) using Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), offering significant speed and efficiency improvements over traditional methods.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • High-Performance RLHF: Supports PPO, GRPO, RLOO, and DPO algorithms with Ray and vLLM acceleration.
  • Distributed Training: Optimized for multi-node GPU clusters, leveraging Ray for seamless scaling.
  • Efficient Inference: Integrates vLLM for up to 2x faster inference compared to DeepSpeedChat.
  • Use Case: Fine-tune a Llama-3 70B model using PPO with a custom reward model on a multi-node GPU cluster, achieving faster convergence and higher quality results.

Quick Start

Launch a PPO training job for Llama-3 8B using the provided command.

Frequently Asked Questions about openrlhf-training

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

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How do I accelerate RLHF training for large language models like Llama-3 70B?

To accelerate RLHF training for 70B+ models, use Ray for distributed multi-node scaling and vLLM for optimized inference. This combination achieves up to 2x faster inference compared to DeepSpeedChat.

Does vLLM improve inference speed during PPO training compared to DeepSpeedChat?

Yes, integrating vLLM for inference during PPO training achieves up to 2x faster speeds compared to DeepSpeedChat. This optimization significantly improves overall RLHF training efficiency.

Can I use Ray for distributed RLHF training on multi-node GPU clusters?

Ray facilitates high-performance distributed RLHF training by seamlessly scaling across multi-node GPU clusters. It works alongside ZeRO-3 sharding to maximize resource utilization for large models.

What reinforcement learning algorithms are supported for LLM training besides PPO?

Besides PPO, the RLHF training supports GRPO, RLOO, and DPO algorithms. These options are fully integrated with Ray and vLLM acceleration for optimized large language model performance.

Do I need ZeRO-3 sharding and DeepSpeed for training 70B parameter models?

ZeRO-3 sharding is supported to maximize memory efficiency when training 70B parameter models. DeepSpeed is included as a dependency to enable this advanced sharding capability alongside hybrid engine GPU sharing.