axolotl

Guide Axolotl fine-tuning workflows with YAML configurations and LoRA/QLoRA setups.

1|Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills --skill axolotl-rnben
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: axolotl
Source: https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills/tree/main/plugins/mlops-skills/skills/axolotl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills --skill axolotl-rnben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Axolotl simplifies and standardizes the process of fine-tuning large language models by providing structured guidance, YAML-based configurations, and best-practice patterns, reducing the time to get from concept to a working fine-tuning setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Axolotl guidance for model fine-tuning, including LoRA/QLoRA, DPO, KTO, ORPO, GRPO, and multimodal workflows.
  • Practical patterns, sample YAML configurations, and reference materials to accelerate experimentation and validation.
  • Use cases include setting up LoRA-based fine-tuning for a new model, debugging configuration issues, and iterating on hyperparameters with reproducible specs.

Quick Start

Configure an Axolotl YAML workflow for a target model and apply a LoRA/QLoRA setup with recommended hyperparameters to begin fine-tuning.

Frequently Asked Questions about axolotl

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

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How do I configure YAML for LLM fine-tuning with LoRA or QLoRA?▼

YAML-configured pipelines for LLM fine-tuning apply LoRA and QLoRA setups by defining recommended hyperparameters in a structured file. This approach standardizes configuration, enabling reproducible fine-tuning specs across diverse model architectures.

Can I fine-tune multimodal models using Axolotl?▼

Yes, multimodal model tuning is supported across diverse architectures. The workflow provides actionable patterns and sample configurations to guide you through setting up and validating multimodal fine-tuning tasks end-to-end.

What is the best way to start fine-tuning a new large language model?▼

The best way to start fine-tuning a new large language model is to configure an Axolotl YAML workflow for the target model, apply a LoRA or QLoRA setup with recommended hyperparameters, and iterate using provided sample configurations.

Does Axolotl support advanced alignment methods like DPO, KTO, ORPO, and GRPO?▼

Yes, Axolotl supports DPO, KTO, ORPO, and GRPO workflows. These methods are integrated into the fine-tuning guidance, providing practical patterns and sample configurations to accelerate experimentation and validation.

Why are my large language model fine-tuning configurations failing to reproduce results?▼

Fine-tuning configurations fail to reproduce results when hyperparameters are not standardized. Using YAML-based pipelines with reproducible specs and structured best-practice patterns ensures consistent iteration and debugging across experiments.

How do I debug configuration issues during LLM fine-tuning?▼

To debug configuration issues during LLM fine-tuning, reference structured YAML pipelines and actionable patterns. Standardized configurations help isolate hyperparameter problems and validate setups across diverse model architectures.