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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.
+
+---
+
+## Model Overview
+
+Granite-4.0 Micro is a compact variant of the Granite-4.0 architecture optimized for efficient inference and lower resource footprints.
+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
+
+* **Base Model:** Granite-4.0
+* **Variant:** Micro
+* **Quantization:** 3-bit
+* **Format:** MLX
+* **Task:** Text generation, instruction following
+* **Weight tying:** Preserved
+* **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
+
+This model is intended for:
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+* Local text generation and chat applications
+* CPU-based or resource-efficient deployments
+* Research, experimentation, and prototyping
+* Offline or self-hosted AI systems
+
+---
+
+## Limitations
+
+* Reduced performance compared to full-precision variants
+* Output quality depends on prompt engineering and inference settings
+* Not fine-tuned for highly domain-specific tasks
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+---
+
+## License
+
+This model follows the **Apache licence 2.0** of the base Granite-4.0 model.
+Users must comply with the licensing conditions defined by the original creators.
+
+---
+
+## Support
+
+If you find this model useful, please consider supporting the project.
+Your support encourages Open4bits to continue releasing and maintaining efficient open models for the community.
+