linkedin / linkedin/Liger-Kernel
[Feature Request] Add SwiGLU support for Qwen3-VL models
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Problem Description
Can we add SwiGLU kernel support for Qwen3-VL models in Liger-Kernel?
Currently, it appears that passing swiglu=True in the apply_liger_kernel_to_qwen3_vl monkey patch function is a no-op and does not activate the kernel.
References
- Original PR: #911
- Relevant Discussion: Comment Link
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Research direction
Start at the apply_liger_kernel_to_qwen3_vl monkey patch entry point and review the original PR #911 plus its linked discussion. Determine why passing swiglu=True is currently a no-op, then verify that Qwen3-VL models activate SwiGLU kernel support when the flag is enabled.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- machine-learning
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100