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Accelerate
🚀 A simple way to launch, train, and use PyTorch models on almost any device and distributed configuration, automatic mixed precision (including fp8), and easy-to-configure FSDP a
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About Accelerate
Accelerate is a Python library that simplifies launching and training PyTorch models across various devices and distributed configurations. It provides automatic mixed precision (including fp8) and easy-to-configure FSDP and DeepSpeed support.
Best for
PyTorch developers who need to scale training from a single GPU to multi-node clusters with minimal code changes
Use cases
- Run PyTorch training on single or multiple GPUs with minimal code changes
- Enable mixed precision training (fp16, bf16, fp8) for faster model convergence
- Configure distributed training with FSDP or DeepSpeed without manual setup
Notes
9,708 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Reduces boilerplate for distributed and mixed precision training
- Works across CPUs, GPUs, and multi-node setups with a unified API
- Active community with nearly 10,000 GitHub stars
Cons
- Primarily focused on PyTorch, not compatible with other frameworks
- Requires understanding of distributed training concepts for advanced configurations
- May add overhead for very simple single-device workloads
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.15.0 (released 9 Sept 2026)
- GitHub stars
- 9,885
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Stars and usage
How Accelerate is growing
9,708 to 9,885
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.15.0
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