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Read more on our [documentation website](https://microsoft.github.io/agent-lightning/).

## Why Tinker?
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Please don't add that in README. You might want to add it in examples/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.


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<img src="docs/assets/readme-diff.svg" alt="Agent-Lightning Core Quickstart" style="width:100%"/>
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## ⚡ Installation

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