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FLAML
Fast, lightweight AutoML and hyperparameter tuning for Python
FLAML delivers rapid, cost-effective AutoML and hyperparameter optimization for classification, regression, and LLM workflows, supporting Python 3.9+, MLflow integration, and a multi-agent AutoGen framework.
Overview
Highlights
Scikit‑learn compatible AutoML estimator that finds high‑quality models in seconds
Cost‑aware hyperparameter tuning across diverse search spaces
AutoGen multi‑agent framework for building GPT‑X applications
Native MLflow logging and Python 3.11 support
Pros
- Extremely fast and resource‑efficient
- Simple, scikit‑learn‑style API
- Supports both tabular ML and LLM workflow automation
- MIT‑licensed with active community and Discord support
Considerations
- Primary implementation is Python‑only; .NET version is separate
- Advanced customizations may require writing custom evaluation functions
- AutoGen is in preview and may change
- No graphical UI; usage is code‑centric
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Fit guide
Great for
- Data scientists needing quick baseline models without extensive compute
- ML engineers integrating AutoML into MLOps pipelines with MLflow
- Researchers prototyping LLM‑driven multi‑agent applications
- Teams using Microsoft Fabric Data Science environment
Not ideal when
- Users requiring a full drag‑and‑drop AutoML UI
- Projects that depend heavily on deep learning frameworks beyond tabular models
- Organizations needing formal enterprise support contracts
- Scenarios demanding exhaustive hyperparameter search beyond FLAML’s budget‑aware approach
How teams use it
Rapid tabular classification baseline
Generate a high‑accuracy classifier in minutes, reducing model development time
LLM inference cost optimization
Tune ChatGPT/GPT‑4 generation parameters to meet budget constraints while preserving response quality
Multi‑agent financial analysis chatbot
Deploy AutoGen agents that retrieve market data, compute YTD gains, and present results through natural language dialogue
MLOps pipeline with MLflow tracking
Automatically log experiments, models, and hyperparameter configurations to MLflow for reproducible deployments
Tech snapshot
Jupyter Notebook77%
Python22%
MDX1%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
What Python versions does FLAML support?
FLAML requires Python 3.9 or newer and includes support for Python 3.11.
How does FLAML differ from other AutoML libraries?
It focuses on speed and low computational cost, using cost‑aware search and a scikit‑learn‑style API.
Can FLAML be used with MLflow?
Yes, FLAML integrates natively with MLflow for experiment tracking and model registry.
Is the AutoGen multi‑agent framework production ready?
AutoGen is currently in preview (v2.0.0); it is functional but may evolve.
How do I install the AutoGen extras?
Install with pip using `pip install "flaml[autogen]"` to pull required dependencies.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
Repo age5 years old
Last commit4 hours ago
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