peft-fine-tuning

Fine-tune 7B-70B language models with LoRA/QLoRA adapters.

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npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLAIR/dr-claw --skill peft-fine-tuning-openlair

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Skill: peft-fine-tuning
Source: https://github.com/OpenLAIR/dr-claw/tree/main/skills/fine-tuning/peft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLAIR/dr-claw --skill peft-fine-tuning-openlair

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Parameter-efficient fine-tuning enables training large language models with far fewer parameters and memory compared to full fine-tuning, unlocking practical experimentation on very large models.

Core Features & Use Cases

Supports LoRA, QLoRA, AdaLoRA and other adapter methods for 7B-70B models.
Enables multi-adapter deployment, rapid iteration, and domain/instruction tuning.
Integrates with HuggingFace transformers to streamline training, merging, and deployment in research and production pipelines.

Quick Start

Install the required Python packages and initialize a minimal LoRA-based fine-tuning workflow on a suitable base model.

Frequently Asked Questions about peft-fine-tuning

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

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How do I fine-tune a large language model with limited GPU memory?▼

Parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT) allows you to fine-tune 7B-70B parameter large language models with limited GPU memory using methods like LoRA and QLoRA, which train far fewer parameters than full fine-tuning while integrating seamlessly with HuggingFace transformers.

What's the difference between LoRA and QLoRA for instruction tuning?▼

LoRA and QLoRA are parameter-efficient fine-tuning adapters that reduce memory usage during instruction tuning. QLoRA further quantizes the base model weights, enabling fine-tuning of larger models on more constrained hardware compared to standard LoRA.

Can I deploy multiple fine-tuned adapters to the same base model?▼

Multi-adapter deployment is supported, allowing you to load and manage multiple fine-tuned LoRA or AdaLoRA adapters onto a single base model. This enables rapid iteration and domain adaptation without duplicating the full model weights.

Do I need bitsandbytes to train models with PEFT?▼

You need the bitsandbytes library alongside peft, transformers, and torch to leverage quantization techniques like QLoRA. It enables efficient training and merging workflows for large language models within HuggingFace pipelines.

How does parameter-efficient fine-tuning work for continual learning?▼

Parameter-efficient fine-tuning applies adapter methods like LoRA to continual learning by training small, injectable weight matrices instead of updating the full model. This enables rapid iteration and domain adaptation while preserving previously learned knowledge.

When should I not use PEFT methods for domain adaptation?▼

You should avoid parameter-efficient fine-tuning for domain adaptation when you have abundant GPU memory and need to update all model parameters for maximum performance, as PEFT methods train fewer parameters to prioritize memory efficiency and scalable deployment.