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Decision brief
verl/HybridFlow is a specialized Python framework for post-training reinforcement learning (RL) that provides detailed documentation and reproducible baselines. It supports PPO and GRPO algorithms and includes Ray Trains
Good fit when
- Opt for verl if your project requires flexibility in integrating advanced backend systems like FSDP or Megatron-LM to extend RL model capabilities.
- Utilize when you need a framework that is rigorously documented, supporting reproducible baselines for both coding and math tasks, ensuring consistency across experiments.
Avoid when
- Avoid verl if your project does not require advanced backend integration with systems like FSDP or Megatron-LM; it might be overkill and introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Do not use if detailed documentation is less important to your workflow. While verl excels in this area, simpler frameworks may suffice for lighter requirements.
- Pricing:
- freemium - verl operates under the Apache-2.0 license and is free and open-source. However, you might incur costs associated with cloud services like AWS SageMaker if you plan to deploy large-scale projects on a
- Requirements:
- Min 8 GB RAM; Ensure your development environment supports Python and the backend systems you intend to use (FSDP or Megatron-LM).
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (1d since push)
- As of Sep 6, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of Sep 6, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- 2 low (2 low)
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
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Overview
verl/HybridFlow is a Python framework designed for flexible and efficient reinforcement learning (RL) post-training, offering algorithms like PPO and GRPO with detailed documentation and reproducible baselines for coding and math tasks. It includes components like Ray trainer, model engine, and support for advanced usage such as adding models using FSDP or Megatron-LM backends.
Capability facts
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- python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Sep 6, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 6, 2026)
icit **`VERL_COMMIT`** (and related submodule / recipe-folder SHAs) so you can `pip install verl@git+…@<sha>` without guessing. See [`recipe/README.md`](recipe/README.md)Source link
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README
Getting Started <a href="https://verl.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html" <b Documentation</b </a Quickstart: Installation Quickstart Programming Guide & Tech Talk (in Chinese) PPO in verl GRPO in verl Running a PPO example step by step: Prepare Data for Post Training Implement...
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