From 2636093313ca12f41d1d941d9291f0680cb30558 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AdithyaKotian Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:20:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] docs: explain why Tinker is used --- README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2be94bfaf..fa55cb882 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -24,10 +24,22 @@ Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/RYk7CdvDR7) to connect with othe Read more on our [documentation website](https://microsoft.github.io/agent-lightning/). +## Why Tinker? + +- Running large scale LLM experiments locally can be difficult and resource intensive,especially for users without GPUs or complex infrastructure. + +- Tinker allows Agent Lightning users to offload experiment execution to a managed third party service.This removes the need for local GPU setup and reduces operational complexity. + +- Compared to the alternatives such as `verl`,Tinker provides a simpler API and easier integration,making it suitable for rapid experimentation and onboarding. + +- Use Tinker when you want fast setup and managed execution,use local backends when you need full control over infrastructure. + +

Agent-Lightning Core Quickstart

+ ## ⚡ Installation ```bash