mini-vllm is a streamlined implementation that encapsulates the fundamental principles of vLLM, focusing on two key innovations: PagedAttention and continuous batching.

Overview

This project enables seamless integration and efficient performance for language model applications utilizing NVIDIA GPUs. By implementing these cutting-edge techniques, mini-vllm significantly enhances the efficiency of token generation compared to traditional methods.

Key Features

• Efficient Token Generation: Using advanced batching techniques to improve throughput and reduce latency.
• Easy Integration: Simplifies the process of using large language models through a user-friendly API.

Quick Start

To get started with mini-vllm, only a few lines of code are needed to initiate the model and generate tokens effortlessly. Below is a simple example:

from mini_vllm import LLMEngine

# Initialize the engine
engine = LLMEngine(
    model_name="meta-llama/Llama-3.2-1B",
    block_size=16,
    num_gpu_blocks=100
)

# Add a request
req_id = engine.add_request("The meaning of life is")

# Generate tokens
while True:
    outputs = engine.step()
    if not outputs:
        break
    
    # Check if generation is complete
    if req_id in outputs:
        print(outputs[req_id])

Performance Benchmarks

Tests conducted on an NVIDIA A100 GPU demonstrate the performance capacity of mini-vllm against the standard vLLM implementation. Here are some of the results associated with varying batch sizes:

A comparative analysis reveals that while mini-vllm provides commendable throughput, there is substantial performance from the original vLLM implementation:

References

For more insights into the underlying technologies and for further exploration, refer to the following resources:

• vLLM repository
• vLLM research paper
• nano-vllm repository
• Continuous batching for LLM inference
• Paged Attention Minimal

This project presents a valuable resource for developers working with large language models, particularly those focusing on performance optimization and efficient resource utilization.