tinker

Automate end-to-end LLM fine-tuning workflows with the Tinker API.

32|5|Updated Nov 11, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thejaminator/latteries --skill tinker-thejaminator
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Skill: tinker
Source: https://github.com/thejaminator/latteries/tree/main/.claude/skills/tinker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thejaminator/latteries --skill tinker-thejaminator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Fine-tuning and customizing large language models can be complex and time-consuming; Tinker provides a unified API and cookbook patterns to streamline supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, LoRA training, and multi-modal workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • High-level Cookbook patterns for rapid experimentation and reproducible training loops.
  • Low-level API access for fine-grained control over forward/backward passes, optimizers, and sampling workflows.
  • Supports SFT, RL, LoRA, and Vision-Language modeling with flexible data pipelines and model selection.

Quick Start

Run a sample training workflow with the Tinker API to fine-tune a base model using LoRA and cookbook patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about tinker

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 using LoRA and cookbook patterns?

LLM fine-tuning with LoRA is automated using high-level cookbook patterns that create training clients, build data pipelines, and manage training state for reproducible training loops. Low-level API access enables fine-grained optimizer control.

What is the best way to set up reinforcement learning for LLM training?

Reinforcement learning for LLMs is handled through the Tinker API, supporting forward and backward passes, sampling workflows, and training state management. Cookbook patterns provide rapid experimentation for RL training loops.

Does the Tinker API support vision-language model training?

Yes, vision-language modeling is fully supported through flexible data pipelines and model selection. The Tinker API allows you to run multi-modal workflows alongside supervised fine-tuning, RL, and LoRA training.

Can I use low-level API access to control forward and backward passes during fine-tuning?

Yes, low-level API access provides fine-grained control over forward and backward passes, optimizers, and sampling workflows. This complements high-level cookbook patterns for rapid experimentation and reproducible training loops.

What do I need to start supervised fine-tuning with the Tinker API?

You need to create a training client and build a flexible data pipeline for your model selection. The API automates the end-to-end supervised fine-tuning workflow, managing training state and running forward and backward passes.