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license: apache-2.0 |
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library_name: transformers |
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tags: |
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- language |
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- granite-4.0 |
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- mlx |
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- open4bits |
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base_model: ibm-granite/granite-4.0-micro |
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# Open4bits / Granite-4.0-Micro-MLX-3Bit |
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This repository provides the **Granite-4.0 Micro model quantized to 3-bit in MLX format**, published by Open4bits to enable efficient local inference with low memory usage and broad hardware compatibility. |
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The underlying Granite-4.0 model and architecture are **developed and owned by their original authors**. This repository contains only a 3-bit quantized MLX conversion of the original model weights. |
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The model is designed for lightweight, high-performance text generation and instruction-following tasks, making it suitable for local and resource-constrained environments. |
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Open4bits has started supporting **MLX models** to broaden compatibility with emerging quantization formats and efficient runtimes. |
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## Model Overview |
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Granite-4.0 Micro is a compact variant of the Granite-4.0 architecture optimized for efficient inference and lower resource footprints. |
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This release provides a **3-bit quantized checkpoint in MLX format**, enabling fast inference on CPUs and supported accelerators with reduced memory demands. |
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## Model Details |
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* **Base Model:** Granite-4.0 |
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* **Variant:** Micro |
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* **Quantization:** 3-bit |
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* **Format:** MLX |
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* **Task:** Text generation, instruction following |
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* **Weight tying:** Preserved |
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* **Compatibility:** MLX-enabled inference engines and supported runtimes |
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This quantized format balances inference performance with lower resource requirements while preserving core architectural design. |
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## Intended Use |
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This model is intended for: |
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* Local text generation and chat applications |
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* CPU-based or resource-efficient deployments |
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* Research, experimentation, and prototyping |
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* Offline or self-hosted AI systems |
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## Limitations |
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* Reduced performance compared to full-precision variants |
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* Output quality depends on prompt engineering and inference settings |
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* Not fine-tuned for highly domain-specific tasks |
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## License |
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This model follows the **Apache licence 2.0** of the base Granite-4.0 model. |
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Users must comply with the licensing conditions defined by the original creators. |
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## Support |
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If you find this model useful, please consider supporting the project. |
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Your support encourages Open4bits to continue releasing and maintaining efficient open models for the community. |
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