unsloth

Accelerate LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning with reduced VRAM usage.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory --skill unsloth-zhouboyu-xreal
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Skill: unsloth
Source: https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory/tree/main/skills/mlops/training/unsloth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory --skill unsloth-zhouboyu-xreal

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 problem of slow LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning and high VRAM usage by offering a faster and more memory-efficient fine-tuning process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast Fine-Tuning: 2-5x faster LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning compared to traditional methods.
  • Memory Efficiency: Reduces VRAM usage, allowing fine-tuning on lower-end hardware.
  • Use Case: Ideal for users who need to fine-tune models on limited hardware or who want to speed up the fine-tuning process.

Quick Start

Use the unsloth skill to fine-tune your model with reduced VRAM usage.

Frequently Asked Questions about unsloth

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

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How do I speed up LoRA fine-tuning and reduce VRAM usage?

You can speed up LoRA fine-tuning and reduce VRAM usage by applying the unsloth library, which accelerates the process by 2-5x and significantly lowers memory requirements for machine learning workflows.

Can I fine-tune models with QLoRA on limited hardware?

Yes, you can fine-tune models with QLoRA on limited hardware. By utilizing memory-efficient techniques, this approach reduces VRAM requirements, enabling fine-tuning on lower-end hardware resources.

Does unsloth work with transformers and PyTorch?

Yes, unsloth works with transformers and PyTorch. It integrates seamlessly with dependencies including torch, transformers, trl, datasets, and peft to accelerate LoRA and QLoRA fine-tuning processes.

What is the best way to accelerate QLoRA fine-tuning?

The best way to accelerate QLoRA fine-tuning is using unsloth, which provides a 2-5x speedup compared to traditional methods while simultaneously reducing VRAM consumption for your machine learning workflows.

Why does my LoRA fine-tuning process run out of VRAM?

Your LoRA fine-tuning runs out of VRAM because traditional methods have high memory requirements. Using unsloth's memory-efficient techniques reduces VRAM usage, preventing out-of-memory errors during the fine-tuning process.