Instructions to use alwkala/Aton with libraries, inference providers, notebooks, and local apps. Follow these links to get started.
- Libraries
- Transformers
How to use alwkala/Aton with Transformers:
# Use a pipeline as a high-level helper from transformers import pipeline pipe = pipeline("text-generation", model="alwkala/Aton") messages = [ { "role": "user", "content": [ {"type": "image", "url": "https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/p-blog/candy.JPG"}, {"type": "text", "text": "What animal is on the candy?"} ] }, ] pipe(text=messages)# pip install -U transformers accelerate # Load model directly from transformers import AutoProcessor, AutoModelForMultimodalLM processor = AutoProcessor.from_pretrained("alwkala/Aton") model = AutoModelForMultimodalLM.from_pretrained("alwkala/Aton", device_map="auto") messages = [ { "role": "user", "content": [ {"type": "image", "url": "https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/p-blog/candy.JPG"}, {"type": "text", "text": "What animal is on the candy?"} ] }, ] inputs = processor.apply_chat_template( messages, add_generation_prompt=True, tokenize=True, return_dict=True, return_tensors="pt", ).to(model.device) outputs = model.generate(**inputs, max_new_tokens=256) print(processor.decode(outputs[0][inputs["input_ids"].shape[-1]:])) - Notebooks
- Google Colab
- Kaggle
- Local Apps Settings
- llama.cpp
How to use alwkala/Aton with llama.cpp:
Install (macOS, Linux)
curl -LsSf https://llama.app/install.sh | sh # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server with a web UI: llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16 # Run inference directly in the terminal: llama cli -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Install from WinGet (Windows)
winget install llama.cpp # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server with a web UI: llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16 # Run inference directly in the terminal: llama cli -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Build from source code
git clone https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp.git cd llama.cpp cmake -B build cmake --build build -j --target llama-app # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server with a web UI: ./build/bin/llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16 # Run inference directly in the terminal: ./build/bin/llama cli -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Use Docker
docker model run hf.co/alwkala/Aton:F16
- Llama new
- LM Studio
- Jan
- vLLM
How to use alwkala/Aton with vLLM:
Install from pip and serve model
# Install vLLM from pip: pip install vllm # Start the vLLM server: vllm serve "alwkala/Aton" # Call the server using curl (OpenAI-compatible API): curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/v1/chat/completions" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data '{ "model": "alwkala/Aton", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "What is the capital of France?" } ] }'Use Docker
docker model run hf.co/alwkala/Aton:F16
- SGLang
How to use alwkala/Aton with SGLang:
Install from pip and serve model
# Install SGLang from pip: pip install sglang # Start the SGLang server: python3 -m sglang.launch_server \ --model-path "alwkala/Aton" \ --host 0.0.0.0 \ --port 30000 # Call the server using curl (OpenAI-compatible API): curl -X POST "http://localhost:30000/v1/chat/completions" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data '{ "model": "alwkala/Aton", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "What is the capital of France?" } ] }'Use Docker images
docker run --gpus all \ --shm-size 32g \ -p 30000:30000 \ -v ~/.cache/huggingface:/root/.cache/huggingface \ --env "HF_TOKEN=<secret>" \ --ipc=host \ lmsysorg/sglang:latest \ python3 -m sglang.launch_server \ --model-path "alwkala/Aton" \ --host 0.0.0.0 \ --port 30000 # Call the server using curl (OpenAI-compatible API): curl -X POST "http://localhost:30000/v1/chat/completions" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data '{ "model": "alwkala/Aton", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "What is the capital of France?" } ] }' - Ollama
How to use alwkala/Aton with Ollama:
ollama run hf.co/alwkala/Aton:F16
- Unsloth Desktop
- Pi
How to use alwkala/Aton with Pi:
Start the llama.cpp server
# Install llama.cpp: brew install llama.cpp # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server: llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Configure the model in Pi
# Install Pi: npm install -g @earendil-works/pi-coding-agent # Add to ~/.pi/agent/models.json: { "providers": { "llama-cpp": { "baseUrl": "http://localhost:8080/v1", "api": "openai-completions", "apiKey": "none", "models": [ { "id": "alwkala/Aton:F16" } ] } } }Run Pi
# Start Pi in your project directory: pi
- Docker Model Runner
How to use alwkala/Aton with Docker Model Runner:
docker model run hf.co/alwkala/Aton:F16
- Lemonade
How to use alwkala/Aton with Lemonade:
Pull the model
# Download Lemonade from https://lemonade-server.ai/ lemonade pull alwkala/Aton:F16
Run and chat with the model
lemonade run user.Aton-F16
List all available models
lemonade list
- Hermes Agent
How to use alwkala/Aton with Hermes Agent:
Start the llama.cpp server
# Install llama.cpp: brew install llama.cpp # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server: llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Configure Hermes
# Install Hermes: curl -fsSL https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.sh | bash hermes setup # Point Hermes at the local server: hermes config set model.provider custom hermes config set model.base_url http://127.0.0.1:8080/v1 hermes config set model.default alwkala/Aton:F16
Run Hermes
hermes
- Atomic Chat
- OpenClaw
How to use alwkala/Aton with OpenClaw:
Start the llama.cpp server
# Install llama.cpp: brew install llama.cpp # Start a local OpenAI-compatible server: llama serve -hf alwkala/Aton:F16
Configure OpenClaw
# Install OpenClaw: npm install -g openclaw@latest # Register the local server and set it as the default model: openclaw onboard --non-interactive --mode local \ --auth-choice custom-api-key \ --custom-base-url http://127.0.0.1:8080/v1 \ --custom-model-id "alwkala/Aton:F16" \ --custom-provider-id llama-cpp \ --custom-compatibility openai \ --custom-text-input \ --accept-risk \ --skip-health
Run OpenClaw
openclaw agent --local --agent main --message "Hello from Hugging Face"
Akhet-Aton-2B โ Model Card & Documentation
Ultra-Lightweight Edge Agent & Multimodal Model by Alwkala Digital Labs
Part of the AkhetRa Ecosystem (Aton: Operational Intelligence ยท Akhet: Governance)
Status: Release v0.1.0 ยท Date: 2026-11-05
Base Model: Qwen/Qwen3.5-2B by Qwen
Fine-tuned & Quantized by: Alwkala Digital Labs
Model Type: Bilingual (Arabic/English) Edge Agent ยท Hybrid SSM + Attention + Optional CLIP Vision Tower
Deployment Focus: Local Inference, Private Edge Computing, and Modest Hardware
Active Distributions:
- Language Model:
Aton-2B-Q4_K_M.gguf(1.31 GB) - Vision Projector:
Aton-2B-F16-mmproj.gguf(668 MB)
Hugging Face Repository: alwkala/Aton
1. Overview & Positioning
A 2 Billion parameter (2B) model has unique architectural advantages that make it exceptional for specific real-world tasks, rather than attempting to serve as an all-purpose encyclopedic oracle.
Akhet-Aton-2B is developed by Alwkala Digital Labs as a fast, private, and deterministic bilingual agent. Its strength is rooted in:
- Speed & Low Latency: Rapid response generation ideal for real-time applications.
- Low Hardware Footprint: Runs comfortably on laptops, modest GPUs (< 3 GB VRAM), and standard CPUs.
- Complete Privacy: 100% local executionโzero telemetry or external data transfer.
- High Task Determinism: High fidelity in structured JSON extraction, routing, and tool calling.
2. Core Use Cases
| # | Use Case | Key Task | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Desktop Assistant | Local file management, document summarization, voice/text desktop actions | Air-gapped privacy (data never leaves the machine) |
| 2 | Triage & Routing Agent | Ingesting support tickets/emails, extracting metadata, dispatching APIs | Ultra-fast classification at near-zero operating cost |
| 3 | Data Parsing & Structuring | Ingesting invoices, receipts, and CVs (AR/EN) into strict JSON | High structural compliance without hallucination |
| 4 | IoT & Automation Orchestrator | Translating natural language to bash, python, or function calls | Low energy draw; persistent run on Raspberry Pi / Edge nodes |
| 5 | RAG Query Generator | Decomposing complex queries into 1โ3 precise vector search queries | Boosts RAG precision without wasting compute on large LLMs |
| 6 | Offline Educational Drill | Conversational practice, grammar correction, bilingual translation | 100% offline functionality for low-connectivity environments |
3. Operational Boundaries & Anti-Patterns
- Avoid Multi-Step Complex Reasoning: Not built for solving abstract mathematical problems or writing complex algorithms from scratch without external tooling.
- Avoid Unbounded Long-Form Generation: Not intended for generating multi-thousand-word novels or lengthy essays where small models tend to drift.
- Avoid Using as a Standalone Fact Oracle: Ground all factual Q&A with local RAG documents or search retrieval.
4. Technical Specifications
| Field | Value / Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Akhet-Aton-2B (Alias: Aton-2B) |
| Model Family | Akhet-Aton |
| Organization / Developer | Alwkala Digital Labs (alwkala.com) |
| Base Model | Qwen3.5 2B (Qwen/Qwen3.5-2B) by Qwen |
| Architecture | Hybrid SSM (Mamba-style) + Interleaved Attention + CLIP Vision Tower |
| Total Parameters | ~ 2,231,000,000 (~ 2.23 Billion Parameters) |
| Language Parameters | ~ 1,900,000,000 (~ 1.9 Billion Parameters) |
| Vision Parameters | ~ 331,000,000 (~ 331 Million Parameters) |
| Vocabulary Size | 248,320 tokens |
| SFT Trained Context | 2,048 tokens (2K) |
| Base Native Context | 262,144 tokens (256K Native Base Context) |
| Recommended Runtime Context | 8,192 to 32,768 tokens (8K - 32K) |
| Vision Resolution | 768 ร 768 pixels (16ร16 patch size) |
| Reasoning Mode | Native Chain-of-Thought (<think>...</think>) |
| Tool Calling Format | Native XML/JSON Tool Calling (<tool_call>, <tool_response>) |
| Base License | Apache-2.0 |
| Quantization Format | GGUF Q4_K_M (Language: 1.31 GB) + F16 (Vision Projector: 668 MB) |
5. Quick Start & Execution
5.1 Native GUI Studio
Launch the official desktop wizard Launch-Studio.bat with one-click hardware inspection and execution control.
5.2 Adaptive Multimodal Runner (Live TUI Dashboard)
# Launches the adaptive multimodal engine with live telemetry and tool support
.\run-Aton-Adaptive-tools.ps1 -Port 8080 -EngineMode Apex1
5.3 Raw llama-server Execution
llama-server.exe `
-m ./Aton-2B-Q4_K_M.gguf `
--mmproj ./Aton-2B-F16-mmproj.gguf `
--image-min-tokens 1024 `
--alias "Akhet-Aton-2B" `
-ngl 99 `
-c 8192 `
-t 8 `
--jinja `
--flash-attn on `
--tools all `
--host 0.0.0.0 `
--port 8080
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