XHToken/Spark-X2.6-4B · Hugging Face
Building on the Spark-X2.5-4B, we introduce Spark-X2.6-4B, the latest generation of our compact, general-purpose language models for on-device deployment.
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Key points
- A little over a month has passed since Spark-X2.5.
- Spark-X2.6-4B retains exactly the same architecture as Spark-X2.5-4B, achieving its capability gains through improved post-training.
- Stronger Coding, Agentic, and Long-Context Capabilities: The models deliver substantial improvements in agentic workflows involving complex tool use, multi-step planning, and software engineering.
- no more excuses for "GPU poor", stop being lazy and run small models today
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- [1]XHToken/Spark-X2.6-4B · Hugging Facer/LocalLLaMA (top, daily) · Oct 20, 06:50 PM
Building on the Spark-X2.5-4B, we introduce Spark-X2.6-4B, the latest generation of our compact, general-purpose language models for on-device deployment.
A little over a month has passed since Spark-X2.5.
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