Nanochat

Nanochat is a full-stack implementation of an LLM like ChatGPT in a single, clean, minimal, hackable, dependency-lite codebase. It is designed to run on a single 8XH100 node via scripts. The project aims to create a ChatGPT clone on a budget of less than $1000, focusing on accessibility and cognitive simplicity. The codebase is intended to be a strong baseline that is easy to understand, modify, and extend.

Benefits

Nanochat offers several key advantages:

• Cost-Effective: Designed to run on a budget of less than $1000, making it accessible for individuals and small teams.
• Simplicity: The codebase is minimal and easy to understand, reducing cognitive complexity.
• Hackable: The project is designed to be easily modified and extended, encouraging community contributions.
• Performance: Supports larger models for better performance, with options for different budget tiers.

Use Cases

Nanochat can be used in various scenarios:

• Personal Projects: Ideal for individuals looking to experiment with LLM technology without a significant investment.
• Educational Purposes: Serves as a strong baseline for learning and teaching about LLMs.
• Small Businesses: Provides a cost-effective solution for small businesses needing LLM capabilities.

Pricing

Nanochat is designed to run on a budget of less than $1000. For better performance, larger models are available at different budget tiers, such as the ~$300 tier d26 model and the $1000 tier.

Vibes

Nanochat has been well-received for its simplicity and accessibility. Users appreciate the ease of understanding and modifying the codebase, making it a popular choice for personal projects and educational purposes.

Additional Information

Nanochat is inspired by various projects and individuals, with special thanks to chief LLM whisperer Alec Radford for advice and guidance. The project is licensed under MIT, encouraging community contributions and modifications.