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FASTVLM GUIDE · MLX

FastVLM with MLX

Use the MLX-based app and official Apple Silicon checkpoints for native experiments on Mac and iOS.

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Step by step

  1. 1

    Use an Apple Silicon development machine.

  2. 2

    Follow the app README and pin the documented dependencies.

  3. 3

    Download the matching MLX model asset.

  4. 4

    Validate output and performance before modifying the pipeline.

Example

MLX
cd ml-fastvlm/app
# Follow the model download script documented in the app README

Verify against the primary source

APIs, model files and dependency versions can change. Treat this page as an implementation map, then confirm the current command and license in the linked official documentation.

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