unsloth

Fine-tune LLMs with LoRA and QLoRA using the Unsloth framework.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HuskyDanny/hermes-agent-config --skill unsloth-huskydanny
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Skill: unsloth
Source: https://github.com/HuskyDanny/hermes-agent-config/tree/main/skills/mlops/training/unsloth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HuskyDanny/hermes-agent-config --skill unsloth-huskydanny

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires unsloth, torch, transformers, trl, datasets, peft, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of fine-tuning LLM models with Unsloth, which significantly improves the training speed, memory usage, and model performance while allowing training of various types of models with custom templates, data processing, and interactive inference capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Efficient Training: Train LLMs faster (2-5x), with reduced memory usage (50-80%), using LoRA/QLoRA optimizations.
  • Custom Templates & Data Processing: Leverage templates for interactive inference and data processing for fine-tuning.
  • Use Case: For a company looking to fine-tune an LLM model like Llama or Qwen for specific use cases like code generation or language translation, Unsloth can provide a faster and more efficient solution.

Quick Start

Use the unsloth skill to fine-tune a Llama 3.1 (8B) model on your dataset 'llama_data.zip' with custom template 'custom_template.yaml'.

Frequently Asked Questions about unsloth

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

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How do I fine-tune an LLM with reduced memory usage?

You can fine-tune an LLM with reduced memory usage by applying LoRA and QLoRA optimizations via the Unsloth framework, which decreases memory consumption by 50-80% while accelerating training speed by 2-5x.

Does Unsloth support fine-tuning for Qwen and Llama models?

Yes, Unsloth supports fine-tuning for Qwen and Llama models, alongside DeepSeek, Mistral, Gemma, and TTS architectures, allowing you to train various LLMs using custom templates and datasets.

What's the best way to speed up LLM training for code generation?

The best way to speed up LLM training for code generation is using Unsloth, which provides 2-5x faster training performance through memory-efficient LoRA and QLoRA techniques tailored for specific use cases.

Can I use custom templates for interactive inference during fine-tuning?

Yes, you can use custom templates for interactive inference during fine-tuning, leveraging Unsloth's data processing capabilities to format datasets and interact with models like Llama or Qwen.

Do I need PyTorch and Transformers to run Unsloth for model optimization?

Yes, you need PyTorch and Transformers, along with trl, datasets, and peft libraries, to run Unsloth for memory-efficient model optimization and reinforcement learning.

Why does memory-efficient training matter for LLM fine-tuning?

Memory-efficient training matters for LLM fine-tuning because it reduces VRAM requirements by 50-80%, enabling you to train large models like Llama 3.1 8B on accessible hardware without performance degradation.