Alpaca Turbo - NEW ChatGPT-like UI For LOCAL Models (Tutorial)
Introduction to Alpaca Turbo
In this video, the presenter introduces Alpaca Turbo, a user interface for local language models. The presenter explains how to install and set up Alpaca Turbo on both Windows and Mac.
Installing Mini Conda
- To install Mini Conda, click on the link provided in the description or search for it online.
- Follow the installation steps by clicking continue until it is installed.
Downloading Alpaca Turbo
- Click on the link provided in the description to download the latest version of Alpaca Turbo.
- Unzip the downloaded file and open up Alpaca Turbo.
Placing Models into Alpaca Turbo Directory
- Download compatible models with Alpaca Turbo from the link provided in the description.
- Drag and drop compatible models into the "AlpacaTurbo/models" directory.
Setting Up Conda Environment
- Open terminal and navigate to desktop using "cd" command.
- Initialize conda in that directory using "conda init".
- Activate alpaca turbo using "conda activate alpaca_turbo".
- Install Python requirements using "pip install".
Running API Server
- Run python API dot pi.
Disabling AirPlay Receiver
- Disable AirPlay receiver by opening settings and turning off AirPlay receiver.
Setting up Alpaca Model
In this section, the presenter sets up the Alpaca model and explains its interface.
Choosing a Model
- The presenter copies a URL and pastes it into a new tab in the browser.
- The URL points to the local computer (127.0.0.1).
- The interface asks the user to choose a model from the models directory.
- The presenter chooses one of the models and clicks "Change".
- It takes a few seconds for the model to load successfully.
Interface Features
- The interface displays RAM usage and CPU usage.
- The presenter has 24 GB of RAM and is currently using 17 GB.
- The interface looks similar to Chat GPT but is simpler.
Using Alpaca Model
In this section, the presenter demonstrates how to use the Alpaca model by giving it various prompts.
Prompt Examples
- What day is after Friday? (Answer: Saturday)
- Write a poem with 50 words. (Did not work as expected)
- What is the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? (Answer: Freedom of speech)
Future Developments
In this section, the presenter discusses future developments in AI models.
New Models
- There are many new models being produced such as Vicuna and Hugging Face GPT.
- These new models will continue to improve over time.
Progression
- As friendly developers continue to build cool stuff like Alpaca Turbo Dolly GPT for all, AI technology will progress quickly and catch up with Chat GPT.
Conclusion
In this section, the presenter concludes their presentation.
Final Remarks
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- The presenter thanks the audience for watching.