Comparison
llm-action vs LLMs-from-scratch
Verdict
Pick llm-action if llm-action aims to share large model technology principles and practical experiences covering areas such as engineering, deployment, inference, serving, and training; pick LLMs-from-scratch if lLMs-from-scratch is a project-oriented repository aimed at building PyTorch-based language models from the ground up, with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Markdown twin · llm-action alternatives · LLMs-from-scratch alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | llm-action | LLMs-from-scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (28d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 5d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- llm-action
- Aims to share large model technology principles and practical experience (large model engineering, application implementation)
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Implement a ChatGPT-like LLM in PyTorch from scratch, step by step
Stars
- llm-action
- 25k
- LLMs-from-scratch
- 103k
Forks
- llm-action
- 2.8k
- LLMs-from-scratch
- 16k
Open issues
- llm-action
- 19
- LLMs-from-scratch
- 2
Language
- llm-action
- HTML
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Jupyter Notebook
Adopt for
- llm-action
- llm-action aims to share large model technology principles and practical experiences covering areas such as engineering, deployment, inference, serving, and training.
- LLMs-from-scratch
- LLMs-from-scratch is a project-oriented repository aimed at building PyTorch-based language models from the ground up, with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Persona
- llm-action
- -
- LLMs-from-scratch
- -
Runtime
- llm-action
- -
- LLMs-from-scratch
- -
License
- llm-action
- llm-action is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license.
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Other
Last pushed
- llm-action
- Jul 19, 2026
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Aug 10, 2026
Categories
- llm-action
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- LLMs-from-scratch
- LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- llm-action
- Active (82%)
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- llm-action
- 28d
- LLMs-from-scratch
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- llm-action
- 19
- LLMs-from-scratch
- 2
Stars delta
- llm-action
- +162 (30d)
- LLMs-from-scratch
- +3.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- llm-action
- +1 (30d)
- LLMs-from-scratch
- -1 (30d)
Full report
- llm-action
- Trust report
- LLMs-from-scratch
- Trust report
Choose llm-action if…
- llm-action is primarily HTML; LLMs-from-scratch is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: llm-action is Apache-2.0, LLMs-from-scratch is Other.
- Tags unique to llm-action: deployment, engineering, inference, large model.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- - When you need detailed examples and best practices of implementing large language models (LLMs) in real-world applications, llm-action provides insights into the challenges faced during LLM's actual
When NOT to use llm-action
- - If your focus is narrowly on cutting-edge research rather than practical implementation details, llm-action may not be the best resource as it focuses more on deployment processes.
- - When looking for a full-stack solution that includes detailed code implementations and libraries for each phase (training, serving), llm-action might fall short. It shines in sharing knowledge but
Choose LLMs-from-scratch if…
- LLMs-from-scratch is primarily Jupyter Notebook; llm-action is HTML.
- License: LLMs-from-scratch is Other, llm-action is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to LLMs-from-scratch: ai, artificial-intelligence, attention-mechanism, deep-learning.
- - You are an advanced practitioner aiming to fully understand the underpinnings of LLMs using PyTorch as your primary framework.
When NOT to use LLMs-from-scratch
- - If you are looking for a rapid deployment of an LLM without understanding its intricate structure - this tool requires extensive manual and conceptual work.
- - You prefer frameworks with automatic model generation or other high-level abstractions that simplify the process. This repository emphasizes manual creation, which is more time-consuming but offers
- a deeper learning experience.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (liguodongiot/llm-action) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (liguodongiot/llm-action) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (liguodongiot/llm-action) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: llm-action 25k · LLMs-from-scratch 103k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between llm-action and LLMs-from-scratch?
- llm-action: Aims to share large model technology principles and practical experience (large model engineering, application implementation). LLMs-from-scratch: Implement a ChatGPT-like LLM in PyTorch from scratch, step by step. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose llm-action over LLMs-from-scratch?
- Choose llm-action over LLMs-from-scratch when llm-action is primarily HTML; LLMs-from-scratch is Jupyter Notebook; License: llm-action is Apache-2.0, LLMs-from-scratch is Other; Tags unique to llm-action: deployment, engineering, inference, large model; Also covers Inference & Serving; - When you need detailed examples and best practices of implementing large language models (LLMs) in real-world applications, llm-action provides insights into the challenges faced during LLM's actual.
- When should I choose LLMs-from-scratch over llm-action?
- Choose LLMs-from-scratch over llm-action when LLMs-from-scratch is primarily Jupyter Notebook; llm-action is HTML; License: LLMs-from-scratch is Other, llm-action is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to LLMs-from-scratch: ai, artificial-intelligence, attention-mechanism, deep-learning; - You are an advanced practitioner aiming to fully understand the underpinnings of LLMs using PyTorch as your primary framework.
- When should I avoid llm-action?
- - If your focus is narrowly on cutting-edge research rather than practical implementation details, llm-action may not be the best resource as it focuses more on deployment processes. - When looking for a full-stack solution that includes detailed code implementations and libraries for each phase (training, serving), llm-action might fall short. It shines in sharing knowledge but
- When should I avoid LLMs-from-scratch?
- - If you are looking for a rapid deployment of an LLM without understanding its intricate structure - this tool requires extensive manual and conceptual work. - You prefer frameworks with automatic model generation or other high-level abstractions that simplify the process. This repository emphasizes manual creation, which is more time-consuming but offers a deeper learning experience.
- Is llm-action or LLMs-from-scratch more popular on GitHub?
- LLMs-from-scratch has more GitHub stars (102,733 vs 24,898). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are llm-action and LLMs-from-scratch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (llm-action: Apache-2.0, LLMs-from-scratch: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to llm-action or LLMs-from-scratch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at llm-action alternatives and LLMs-from-scratch alternatives (llm-action markdown twin, LLMs-from-scratch markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, llm-action or LLMs-from-scratch?
- llm-action: Active. LLMs-from-scratch: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for llm-action and LLMs-from-scratch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: llm-action trust report; LLMs-from-scratch trust report.