The fastest way to get this model running locally is via Docker.
Make sure to follow the instructions below.
The client handles the setup, pulling gigabytes of data automatically.
During setup, the script automatically determines and applies the best settings tailored to your machine.
The gemma-4-E4B-it-MLX-8bit model is a compact yet powerful language model designed for efficient inference on consumer hardware. Built on the MLX framework, it leverages a 4‑billion‑parameter transformer architecture optimized for low‑latency tasks while maintaining high contextual understanding. By employing 8‑bit integer quantization, the model reduces memory footprint and enables smooth deployment on devices with limited resources. Benchmarks show competitive perplexity scores and fast generation speeds, making it suitable for real‑time chatbots, content creation, and edge AI applications. Open‑source releases include model cards, conversion scripts, and integration examples, encouraging collaboration and further optimization by the research community.
| Parameters | 4 B |
| Quantization | 8‑bit integer |
| Framework | MLX |
| Release type | Open‑source |
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