# ForgeAI

## Docs

- [Installation](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/getting-started/installation.md): System requirements and how to install ForgeAI
- [Introduction](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/getting-started/introduction.md): ForgeAI — Local-first desktop tool for loading, inspecting, compressing, training, merging, and testing AI models
- [Quickstart](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/getting-started/quickstart.md): Load your first model, inspect it, train it, merge models, and run inference
- [GPU Setup](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/guides/gpu-setup.md): Configure GPU acceleration for inference, training, and conversion
- [Merge Methods](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/guides/merge-methods.md): Detailed guide to all 12 merge methods available in M-DNA Forge
- [Quantization Levels](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/guides/quantization-levels.md): Understanding GGUF quantization types, quality trade-offs, and recommended levels
- [Supported Formats](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/guides/supported-formats.md): GGUF, SafeTensors, and dataset format support across all ForgeAI modules
- [Training & Fine-Tuning](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/guides/training.md): Complete guide to fine-tuning models and performing layer surgery in ForgeAI
- [Convert](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/convert.md): Convert SafeTensors models to GGUF format with configurable output types
- [Dashboard](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/dashboard.md): Central hub displaying system status, module activity tracking, and quick navigation
- [DataStudio](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/datastudio.md): Explore and prepare datasets from local files or HuggingFace — JSON, JSONL, CSV, and Parquet
- [M-DNA Forge](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/dna.md): Merge 2–5 parent models into hybrid offspring using 12 methods with 3D visualization and presets
- [Hub](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/hub.md): Download models from HuggingFace and manage your local model library
- [Inspect](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/inspect.md): Deep analysis of model architecture, memory layout, capabilities, tensor composition, and runtime compatibility
- [Load](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/load.md): Import AI models from disk — GGUF files, SafeTensors files, or sharded model folders
- [Compress](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/optimize.md): Quantize GGUF models across 7 compression levels with real-time size and quality preview
- [Settings](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/settings.md): Configure appearance, manage GPU detection, and control all three tool environments
- [Test](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/test.md): Run inference on models with real-time token streaming, quick test presets, and full generation control
- [Training](https://forge-64364c0e.mintlify.app/modules/training.md): Fine-tune models with LoRA, QLoRA, SFT, DPO, or Full training — plus pure-Rust layer surgery