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.flake8

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+[flake8]
+max-line-length = 100
+extend-ignore = E203,E501,F401,E402,E714
+per-file-ignores = __init__.py:F401

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md

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+---
+name: BUG
+about: Report a bug that needs attention
+title: "[BUG]"
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior. The easier it is to reproduce the faster it will get maintainer attention.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Stack trace/logs**
+If applicable, add the stack trace or logs from the time of the error.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - Megatron-LM commit ID
+ - PyTorch version
+ - CUDA version
+ - NCCL version
+
+**Proposed fix**
+If you have a proposal for how to fix the issue state it here or link to a PR.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.md

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+---
+name: ENHANCEMENT
+about: Suggest an idea to improve this project
+title: "[ENHANCEMENT]"
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Proposed implementation**
+If you have a proposed implementation for the feature state it here or link to a PR.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md

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+---
+name: QUESTION
+about: Ask a question about Megatron-LM that is not a bug, regression or enhancement
+  request
+title: "[QUESTION]"
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Your question**
+Ask a clear and concise question about Megatron-LM.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/regression.md

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+---
+name: REGRESSION
+about: Report a regression in speed or accuracy due to a Megatron-LM update
+title: "[REGRESSION]"
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the regression**
+A clear and concise description of what the regression is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior. The easier it is to reproduce the faster it will get maintainer attention.
+
+**Previous performance**
+What speed or accuracy did you previously see.
+
+**New performance**
+What speed or accuracy do you see after the update.
+
+**Stack trace/logs**
+If applicable, add the stack trace or logs related to the regression.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - Previous Megatron-LM commit ID
+ - New Megatron-LM commit ID
+ - Previous PyTorch version
+ - New PyTorch version
+ - Previous CUDA version
+ - New CUDA version
+ - Previous NCCL version
+ - New NCCL version
+
+**Proposed fix**
+If you have a proposal for how to fix the issue state it here or link to a PR.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/workflows/stale.yml

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+# This workflow warns and then closes issues and PRs that have had no activity for a specified amount of time.
+#
+# You can adjust the behavior by modifying this file.
+# For more information, see:
+# https://github.com/actions/stale
+name: Mark stale issues and pull requests
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+  - cron: '15 18 * * *'
+
+jobs:
+  stale:
+
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      issues: write
+      pull-requests: write
+
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/stale@v5
+      with:
+        repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        days-before-stale: 60
+        stale-issue-message: 'Marking as stale. No activity in 60 days.'
+        stale-pr-message: 'Marking as stale. No activity in 60 days.'
+        stale-issue-label: 'stale'
+        stale-pr-label: 'stale'
+        remove-stale-when-updated: true
+        operations-per-run: 1000
+        days-before-close: -1

.gitignore

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 *~
 slurm*
 logs
+.vscode
+local/
+.gitmodules