Git LFS: Downloading Hugging Face Models Made Easy

Working with large machine learning models from Hugging Face can be a challenge for Git. Enter Git LFS, your solution for managing large files efficiently.

Why Git LFS is Essential for Hugging Face Models

Hugging Face models often exceed the size limits of standard Git repositories. Git LFS replaces large files with pointers, significantly reducing repository size and improving collaboration.

To properly clone repositories from hugging face you would need gts lfs installed on your system.

Setting Up Git LFS on Ubuntu:

sudo apt-get install git-lfs

Setting Up Git LFS on Mac:

Homebrew bottles are distributed and can be installed via 

brew install git-lfs

Setting Up Git LFS on Windows:

Git LFS is included in the distribution of Git for Windows

Git Clone Models From Hugging Face

git clone https://huggingface.co/<your-username>/<your-model-name>
cd <your-model-name>

Benefits of Using Git LFS

• Version Control for Large Files: Consistent versions across your development environment.
• Streamlined Workflow: Focus on NLP tasks without file complexity with same git workflow.