training-llms-megatron

Configure Megatron-Core parallelism strategies for training large language models on NVIDIA GPUs.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/handsomelong922/my-codex-skills --skill training-llms-megatron-handsomelong922
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Skill: training-llms-megatron
Source: https://github.com/handsomelong922/my-codex-skills/tree/main/skills/megatron-core
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/handsomelong922/my-codex-skills --skill training-llms-megatron-handsomelong922

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Trains extremely large language models efficiently by distributing workload across GPUs using Megatron-Core's advanced parallelism.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports tensor, pipeline, sequence, context, and expert parallelism to train models from 2B to 462B parameters.
  • Provides production-grade configurations for large-scale models on NVIDIA GPUs including Nemotron, LLaMA variants, and DeepSeek deployments.
  • Ideal for pretraining at scale, MoE training, and throughput-optimized workflows on multi-node GPU clusters.

Quick Start

Launch a distributed Megatron-Core training job on an H100 cluster using tensor, pipeline, sequence, and expert parallelism.

Frequently Asked Questions about training-llms-megatron

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

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How do I train large language models using Megatron-Core parallelism?▼

Train large language models using Megatron-Core by distributing workloads across GPUs with tensor, pipeline, sequence, context, and expert parallelism. This approach supports models from 2B to 462B parameters on multi-node NVIDIA GPU clusters.

What parallelism strategies are needed for training a 462B parameter model?▼

Training a 462B parameter model requires combining multiple parallelism strategies including tensor, pipeline, sequence, context, and expert parallelism to achieve high GPU throughput and distribute the workload efficiently across hardware.

Does Megatron-Core support expert parallelism for MoE training?▼

Megatron-Core supports expert parallelism for MoE training alongside tensor, pipeline, sequence, and context parallelism. This enables throughput-optimized workflows for large-scale models on multi-node GPU clusters.

Can I use Megatron-Core for pretraining LLaMA variants on H100 clusters?▼

You can use Megatron-Core for pretraining LLaMA variants on H100 clusters. It provides production-grade configurations to enable distributed training across NVIDIA GPUs using multiple parallelism strategies.

What is the best way to scale LLM training from 2B to 462B parameters?▼

Scale LLM training from 2B to 462B parameters by leveraging Megatron-Core's advanced parallelism across GPUs. This approach distributes workloads efficiently using production-grade setups on multi-node GPU clusters.