ml-explore / ml-explore/mlx

[Feature] Cholesky decomposition

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Description

Add for the CPU using Lapack.

For the GPU MPS has a Cholesky which could be a good option to start with (following how we used to do bind MPS matmul):

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by inspecting the existing CPU LAPACK integrations and how MLX previously bound MPS matmul. Compare the CPU path with the linked MPS Cholesky option and confirm the supported API and validation expectations. Done means Cholesky decomposition is available through the appropriate CPU and, if adopted, GPU path.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend, machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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