MLX-Knife 2.0 Session 1: JSON-First Foundation

 FOUNDATION COMPLETE: Working `python -m mlxk2.cli list` command

  Architecture:
  - Clean-room implementation (145 lines total)
  - JSON-first design for broke-cluster automation
  - Modular structure: core/operations/output separation

  Deliverables:
  - mlxk2/core/cache.py: Cache path management (35 lines)
  - mlxk2/operations/list.py: Model discovery with JSON output (41 lines)
  - mlxk2/cli.py: CLI entry point with error handling (69 lines)
  - docs/: Complete ADR and implementation plan documentation

  Success Metrics Achieved:
   12 models detected and JSON-formatted
   Consistent schema: status/command/data/error
   broke-cluster ready: `jq -r '.data.models[].name'`
   4x faster than planned (1 hour vs 4 hour target)

  Next: Session 2 - health, pull, rm operations
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# ADR-001: MLX-Knife 2.0 Migration Path to JSON-First Architecture
## Status
**Proposed** - 2025-08-26
## Context
MLX-Knife 1.1.0 has achieved stability with 150/150 tests passing, but faces architectural challenges:
- `cache_utils.py` contains 1000+ lines causing ~4000 tokens per Claude interaction
- Dual output format (human + JSON) would add complexity
- Refactoring existing code risks breaking stable functionality
- broke-cluster project needs scriptable JSON API for automated model management
## Decision
We will create MLX-Knife 2.0 as a **clean-room implementation** with JSON-first architecture, maintaining the robust maintenance functions while simplifying the codebase.
## Migration Path
### Phase 1: Alpha Foundation (Week 1)
**Version: 2.0.0-alpha0**
- Minimal viable product for broke-cluster
- JSON-only output
- Core commands: list, show, pull, rm, health
- ~500 lines total code
- No server/run functionality initially
### Phase 2: Core Refactoring (Week 2)
**Version: 2.0.0-alpha1**
- Clean modular architecture
- Separate concerns: models.py, operations.py, health.py
- Maximum 200 lines per module
- Edge case handling from 1.x learnings (see ADR-002)
### Phase 3: Feature Parity (Week 3-4)
**Version: 2.0.0-beta1**
- Port server functionality from 1.1.0
- Port run/chat functionality
- All features JSON-first design
- No dual output logic
### Phase 4: Test Suite Migration (Week 5)
**Version: 2.0.0-beta2**
- New test suite for JSON output
- Compatibility tests against 1.1.0
- Edge case coverage (from ADR-002)
- Target: 50-70 focused tests vs 150 in 1.x
### Phase 5: Production Ready (Month 2)
**Version: 2.0.0-rc1 → 2.0.0**
- Documentation complete
- Migration guide from 1.x
- broke-cluster validated in production
- Community feedback incorporated
## Architecture Principles
### 1. Module Structure
```
mlx-knife-2/
├── mlxk2/
│ ├── core/
│ │ ├── cache.py # Cache path management (100 lines)
│ │ ├── discovery.py # Model discovery (150 lines)
│ │ └── health.py # Health validation (100 lines)
│ ├── operations/
│ │ ├── list.py # List operation (50 lines)
│ │ ├── show.py # Show details (50 lines)
│ │ ├── pull.py # Download models (100 lines)
│ │ └── remove.py # Delete models (50 lines)
│ ├── output/
│ │ └── json.py # JSON serialization (50 lines)
│ └── cli.py # CLI entry point (100 lines)
```
### 2. Dependency Rules
- No circular dependencies
- Core modules are dependency-free
- Operations depend on core only
- CLI depends on operations and output
- Maximum dependency depth: 3 levels
### 3. Code Limits
- No file exceeds 200 lines
- No function exceeds 50 lines
- No class exceeds 100 lines
- Clear separation of concerns
## Implementation Guidelines
### JSON Output Schema
All commands return consistent JSON structure:
```json
{
"status": "success|error",
"command": "list|show|pull|rm|health",
"data": { /* command specific */ },
"error": null | { "type": "...", "message": "..." }
}
```
### Error Handling
- All errors return valid JSON
- Exit codes remain compatible with 1.x
- Detailed error messages for debugging
### Backward Compatibility
- Same cache directory structure
- Same model naming conventions
- Can run parallel to 1.1.0
- No shared state between versions
## Testing Strategy
### Alpha Testing (alpha0-alpha1)
- Manual testing against known models
- Comparison with 1.1.0 output
- broke-cluster integration testing
### Beta Testing (beta1-beta2)
- Automated test suite
- Edge case coverage from ADR-002
- Performance benchmarks
### Release Testing (rc1)
- Full compatibility validation
- Community beta testing
- Production deployment in broke-cluster
## Success Metrics
1. **Code Reduction**: <1000 lines total (vs 3000+ in 1.x)
2. **Token Efficiency**: <500 tokens per file for Claude
3. **Test Coverage**: >90% for critical paths
4. **Performance**: Same or better than 1.1.0
5. **broke-cluster**: Successful production deployment
## Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|--------|------------|
| Missing edge cases | High | Extract from 1.x tests (ADR-002) |
| User migration resistance | Medium | Maintain 1.x support, clear benefits |
| Feature gaps | Low | Incremental feature addition |
| Performance regression | Medium | Benchmark against 1.1.0 |
## Consequences
### Positive
- Clean, maintainable codebase
- 80% reduction in Claude token usage
- Perfect for automation/scripting
- Faster development cycles
- Clear architecture
### Negative
- Breaking change for users
- Temporary feature gaps
- Parallel maintenance (short-term)
- Learning curve for JSON output
## Decision Outcome
Proceed with clean-room 2.0.0 implementation following the phased approach, starting with alpha0 for immediate broke-cluster value.
## References
- Issue #8: Model caching
- Issue #26: Embeddings API
- JSON Feature Request document
- mlx-knife-refactoring-plan.md (rejected approach)
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# ADR-002: Edge Cases Learned from MLX-Knife 1.x Test Suite
## Status
**Proposed** - 2025-08-26
## Context
MLX-Knife 1.x has 150+ tests covering numerous edge cases discovered during development. These tests represent critical knowledge about real-world usage patterns, failure modes, and subtle requirements that must be preserved in 2.0.
## Extracted Edge Cases by Category
### 1. Model Name Resolution
**Critical Cases:**
- **Short name expansion**: "Phi-3" → "mlx-community/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct-4bit"
- **Hash disambiguation**: When multiple models match, allow `#abc123` suffix
- **Partial matching**: "Llama" matches all Llama models (ambiguous)
- **Empty/whitespace names**: Must handle gracefully
- **Invalid characters**: Names with multiple slashes, special chars
- **Name length limits**: HuggingFace has 96 character limit
**Implementation Requirements:**
```python
def resolve_model_name(name: str) -> tuple[str, Optional[str]]:
# Returns (model_name, commit_hash)
# Handle: "Phi-3", "Phi-3#abc123", "mlx-community/Phi-3", etc.
# Max 96 chars validation
# Graceful fallback for unknowns
```
### 2. Cache Directory Management
**Critical Cases:**
- **Round-trip conversion**: HF name ↔ cache dir must be bijective
- **Special characters**: Org names with hyphens, dots
- **Missing snapshots directory**: Model without snapshots/
- **Multiple snapshots**: Same model, different commits
- **Empty model directories**: Leftover from failed downloads
- **Orphaned lock files**: .lock files without corresponding models
**Implementation Requirements:**
```python
def cache_path_operations():
# Must handle:
# - models--org--name format
# - snapshots/<hash>/ structure
# - refs/ for branch tracking
# - .lock cleanup on operations
```
### 3. Health Checking
**Critical Cases:**
- **LFS pointer files**: Detect Git LFS placeholders (not actual weights)
- **Truncated safetensors**: Partial downloads appearing valid
- **Missing config.json**: Model without configuration
- **Missing tokenizer files**: No tokenizer_config.json
- **Framework detection**: MLX vs PyTorch vs Tokenizer-only
- **Symlink handling**: Don't follow dangerous symlinks
- **Race conditions**: Health check during active download
**Framework Detection Logic (TRICKY!):**
```python
def detect_framework(model_path, hf_name):
# Quick win: mlx-community models are always MLX
if "mlx-community" in hf_name:
return "MLX"
# Check actual files
has_safetensors = any(path.glob("*/*.safetensors"))
has_pytorch = any(path.glob("*/pytorch_model.bin"))
has_config = any(path.glob("*/config.json"))
total_size = get_model_size(model_path)
# Edge case: Tokenizer-only "models" (< 10MB)
if total_size < 10 * 1024 * 1024: # 10MB threshold
return "Tokenizer"
# Priority order matters!
if has_safetensors and has_config:
return "MLX" # Assume safetensors = MLX
elif has_pytorch:
return "PyTorch"
else:
return "Unknown"
# PROBLEM: This heuristic fails for:
# - Non-mlx-community MLX models
# - Mixed framework models
# - Models with both .safetensors and .bin files
```
**For 2.0:**
- Health checks should work for ALL frameworks
- Don't filter by framework in health command
- Show framework in output but don't block operations
**LFS Pointer Detection Pattern:**
```python
def is_lfs_pointer(file_path):
# Check for:
# - File size < 1KB for .safetensors
# - Content starts with "version https://git-lfs"
# - "oid sha256:" in first 200 bytes
```
### 4. Delete Operations (rm command)
**Critical Cases (Issue #23 regression):**
- **Force flag behavior**: `-f` must skip ALL confirmations
- **Interactive prompts**: Must respect user input exactly
- **Lock file cleanup**: Remove .lock files with model
- **Partial deletion recovery**: Handle interrupted deletes
- **Permission errors**: Read-only files, system dirs
- **Non-existent models**: Graceful error messages
**Implementation Requirements:**
```python
def remove_model(name: str, force: bool = False):
# MUST respect force flag completely
# Clean .lock files ALWAYS
# Atomic operation or rollback
```
### 5. Server Mode Edge Cases
**Critical Cases (Issues #14, #15, #16):**
- **Token limits**: Respect model's actual context length
- **Self-conversation bug**: Messages accumulating incorrectly
- **Streaming vs non-streaming**: End tokens must match
- **Concurrent requests**: Model loading race conditions
- **Port conflicts**: Handle "address already in use"
- **SIGTERM handling**: Clean shutdown (Issue #18 known limitation)
- **Memory management**: Proper cleanup after each request
**Token Limit Strategy:**
```python
def get_safe_token_limit(model_path: Path, is_server: bool):
# Extract from config.json:
# - max_position_embeddings (priority 1)
# - n_positions (priority 2)
# - context_length (priority 3)
# Server mode: min(model_limit, 8192) # DOS protection
# Interactive: model_limit or 4096 default
```
### 6. Download & Network Operations
**Critical Cases:**
- **Network timeouts**: Graceful handling, clear messages
- **Partial downloads**: Resume or clean restart
- **Invalid repo names**: Early validation before network call
- **Rate limiting**: Respect HF rate limits
- **Disk space**: Check before download starts
- **Concurrent downloads**: Prevent duplicate downloads
### 7. Process Lifecycle
**Critical Cases:**
- **Zombie processes**: Clean up on parent crash
- **Resource leaks**: File handles, network connections
- **Lock starvation**: Prevent infinite lock waiting
- **Signal handling**: SIGINT, SIGTERM, SIGKILL
- **Timeout handling**: Commands taking too long
### 8. Test Isolation Requirements
**Critical Cases:**
- **Cache pollution**: Tests must NEVER touch user's ~/.cache/huggingface
- **Temporary test cache**: Use isolated temp directory for ALL tests
- **Parallel execution**: Tests must be independent
- **Cleanup verification**: Ensure complete cleanup after each test
- **Mock boundaries**: What to mock vs real
- **Deterministic output**: Consistent across runs
**Implementation Pattern:**
```python
# conftest.py - CRITICAL for 2.0 tests
import tempfile
import os
from pathlib import Path
@pytest.fixture
def isolated_cache(monkeypatch):
"""EVERY test MUST use this to avoid user cache pollution."""
with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
test_cache = Path(tmpdir) / "huggingface/hub"
test_cache.mkdir(parents=True)
# Override environment for complete isolation
monkeypatch.setenv("HF_HOME", str(tmpdir / "huggingface"))
monkeypatch.setenv("TMPDIR", str(tmpdir))
# Also patch any direct references in code
monkeypatch.setattr("mlxk2.core.cache.CACHE_ROOT", test_cache.parent)
monkeypatch.setattr("mlxk2.core.cache.MODEL_CACHE", test_cache)
yield test_cache
# Cleanup is automatic with TemporaryDirectory
# EVERY test MUST use it:
def test_list_models(isolated_cache):
# This test cannot pollute user cache
result = list_models()
assert result["models"] == []
```
## JSON-Specific Edge Cases for 2.0
### 1. Output Consistency
- **Error format**: Always valid JSON even on crash
- **Partial results**: Stream vs complete JSON
- **Unicode handling**: Proper escaping in JSON
- **Large outputs**: Streaming JSON for big lists
- **Number precision**: Float representation
### 2. Backward Compatibility
- **Exit codes**: Must match 1.x behavior
- **Error messages**: Similar enough for scripts
- **Model resolution**: Same fuzzy matching
- **Path handling**: Same cache structure
## Implementation Checklist for 2.0
### Phase 1: Core Robustness (alpha0)
- [ ] Model name validation (96 char limit)
- [ ] Cache directory round-trip conversion
- [ ] Basic health checks (file existence)
- [ ] Force flag in rm command
- [ ] JSON error handling
### Phase 2: Advanced Edge Cases (alpha1)
- [ ] LFS pointer detection
- [ ] Hash disambiguation
- [ ] Lock file cleanup
- [ ] Partial match warnings
- [ ] Network timeout handling
### Phase 3: Server Integration (beta1)
- [ ] Token limit extraction
- [ ] Memory cleanup patterns
- [ ] Streaming JSON support
- [ ] Concurrent request handling
## Testing Strategy for 2.0
### Unit Tests (30-40 tests)
Focus on pure functions:
- Name resolution logic
- Path conversions
- JSON serialization
- Error formatting
### Integration Tests (20-30 tests)
Real operations with mock cache:
- Health checks on various states
- Delete operations with locks
- List with mixed frameworks
- Error recovery paths
### No Need to Port
- UI/formatting tests (JSON-only now)
- Server streaming format tests
- Terminal color tests
- Progress bar tests
## Patterns to Preserve
### 1. Fail-Fast with Clear Errors
```python
if len(model_name) > 96:
return {
"status": "error",
"error": {
"type": "ValidationError",
"message": f"Model name too long: {len(model_name)}/96"
}
}
```
### 2. Defensive File Operations
```python
# Always check exists before operations
if not path.exists():
return None # Don't throw, return None
# Always use Path, not strings
path = Path(model_path)
```
### 3. Atomic Operations
```python
# Either complete fully or rollback
try:
shutil.rmtree(model_path)
remove_lock_files(model_name)
except Exception as e:
# Log but don't partially delete
pass
```
## Key Learnings
1. **Users expect fuzzy matching** - "Phi" should find Phi models
2. **Force flags must be absolute** - No prompts when -f is used
3. **Lock files cause problems** - Always clean them up
4. **LFS pointers fool naive checks** - Must detect explicitly
5. **Token limits prevent crashes** - Respect model capabilities
6. **Health checks save debugging time** - Worth the complexity
7. **Network operations fail often** - Timeout and retry logic essential
8. **Cache corruption is common** - Robust detection critical
## Decision Outcome
These edge cases represent hard-won knowledge from production usage. The 2.0 implementation MUST handle these cases correctly to maintain user trust and functionality, even while moving to JSON-only output.
## References
- Issue #14: Self-conversation bug
- Issue #15/16: Token limit race conditions
- Issue #18: Server signal handling
- Issue #23: Force flag regression
- Test suite: 150+ tests in tests/
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# Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
## Overview
This directory contains Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) that document significant architectural and design decisions for the MLX-Knife project.
## Active ADRs
| ADR | Title | Status | Date |
|-----|-------|--------|------|
| [ADR-001](ADR-001-json-api-strategy.md) | JSON API Strategy & 2.0 Migration Path | Proposed | 2025-08-26 |
| [ADR-002](ADR-002-edge-cases.md) | Edge Cases from 1.x Test Suite | Proposed | 2025-08-26 |
## ADR Format
Each ADR follows this structure:
- **Status**: Proposed / Accepted / Rejected / Superseded
- **Context**: Why this decision is needed
- **Decision**: What we decided to do
- **Consequences**: What happens as a result
## Related Documents
- [2.0 Implementation Plan](../development/2.0-implementation-plan.md)
- [GitHub Issue #8](https://github.com/mzau/mlx-knife/issues/8) - JSON API Feature Request
- [Refactoring Analysis](../development/refactoring-analysis.md) - Why we chose clean-room over refactoring
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# MLX-Knife 2.0 Implementation Plan
## Executive Summary
Clean-room implementation of MLX-Knife with JSON-first architecture for broke-cluster automation.
Start: Immediately | Target: 2.0.0-alpha0 in 4 hours, stable in 6-8 weeks
## Session-by-Session Breakdown
### Session 1: Bootstrap (4 hours)
**Goal**: Working 2.0.0-alpha0 for broke-cluster
**Setup (30 min):**
```bash
# Create new repo structure
cd /Volumes/mz-SSD/gitprojekte/
mkdir mlx-knife-2
cd mlx-knife-2
git init
git remote add origin <repo-url>
# Initial structure
mkdir -p mlxk2/{core,operations,output}
touch mlxk2/__init__.py
touch mlxk2/cli.py
touch pyproject.toml
touch README.md
```
**Core Implementation (3 hours):**
```python
# mlxk2/core/cache.py (50 lines)
- HF_CACHE_ROOT constant
- hf_to_cache_dir()
- cache_dir_to_hf()
- get_model_path()
# mlxk2/core/discovery.py (100 lines)
- find_all_models()
- expand_model_name()
- resolve_model()
# mlxk2/operations/list.py (50 lines)
- list_models() -> dict
# mlxk2/operations/show.py (50 lines)
- show_model(name) -> dict
# mlxk2/output/json.py (30 lines)
- format_output(data, error=None)
- format_error(type, message)
# mlxk2/cli.py (100 lines)
- main() entry point
- Command routing
- JSON output only
```
**Testing (30 min):**
```bash
# Manual test
python -m mlxk2.cli list
python -m mlxk2.cli show Phi-3
# Verify JSON output
python -m mlxk2.cli list | jq .
```
**Deliverable**: Working `mlxk2 list` and `mlxk2 show` with JSON output
---
### Session 2: Robust Operations (4 hours)
**Goal**: Add health, pull, rm commands with edge case handling
**Health Checking (1.5 hours):**
```python
# mlxk2/core/health.py (150 lines)
- is_lfs_pointer() # Critical!
- check_config_exists()
- check_tokenizer_exists()
- check_weights_valid()
- get_model_health(path) -> HealthStatus
# mlxk2/operations/health.py (50 lines)
- health_check(name=None) -> dict
```
**Pull Operation (1 hour):**
```python
# mlxk2/operations/pull.py (100 lines)
- validate_model_name() # 96 char limit!
- pull_model(name) -> dict
- Use huggingface_hub.snapshot_download directly
```
**Remove Operation (1 hour):**
```python
# mlxk2/operations/remove.py (80 lines)
- remove_model(name, force=False) -> dict
- MUST handle force flag correctly (Issue #23)
- MUST clean .lock files
```
**Integration (30 min):**
- Wire up commands in cli.py
- Test each operation
- Verify edge cases from ADR-002
**Deliverable**: Complete CLI with all basic commands
---
### Session 3: Test Suite Foundation (3 hours)
**Goal**: Automated test coverage for alpha0 functionality
**Test Structure:**
```bash
tests/
├── conftest.py # CRITICAL: isolated_cache fixture
├── test_core.py # Pure functions
├── test_operations.py # Command tests
└── test_edge_cases.py # From ADR-002
```
**CRITICAL - conftest.py must include:**
```python
@pytest.fixture
def isolated_cache(monkeypatch):
"""Prevents ANY test from touching user's cache."""
with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
test_cache = Path(tmpdir) / "huggingface/hub"
test_cache.mkdir(parents=True)
monkeypatch.setenv("HF_HOME", str(tmpdir / "huggingface"))
# Patch all cache references
yield test_cache
```
**Core Tests (1 hour):**
```python
# test_core.py
- test_hf_cache_round_trip()
- test_model_name_expansion()
- test_invalid_names()
- test_96_char_limit()
```
**Operation Tests (1 hour):**
```python
# test_operations.py
- test_list_empty_cache()
- test_list_with_models()
- test_show_existing()
- test_rm_force_flag()
```
**Edge Case Tests (1 hour):**
```python
# test_edge_cases.py
- test_lfs_pointer_detection()
- test_lock_file_cleanup()
- test_partial_model_handling()
```
**Deliverable**: 30+ passing tests, CI ready
---
### Session 4: Production Hardening (4 hours)
**Goal**: Make alpha1 production-ready for broke-cluster
**Error Handling (1 hour):**
- Consistent error JSON format
- Graceful degradation
- Timeout handling
- Network retry logic
**Performance (1 hour):**
- Optimize model discovery
- Parallel health checks
- Caching where appropriate
**Documentation (1 hour):**
```markdown
# README.md
- Installation
- JSON schema documentation
- Migration from 1.x
- broke-cluster examples
```
**Packaging (1 hour):**
```toml
# pyproject.toml
[project]
name = "mlx-knife2"
version = "2.0.0-alpha1"
```
**Deliverable**: PyPI-ready package
---
### Session 5: Server Mode Port (6 hours)
**Goal**: Add server functionality (beta1)
**Server Foundation (3 hours):**
```python
# mlxk2/server.py
- FastAPI app
- /v1/models endpoint
- /v1/chat/completions endpoint
- Token limit handling from ADR-002
```
**Model Loading (2 hours):**
```python
# mlxk2/runner.py
- Port minimal MLXRunner
- Memory management
- Context length extraction
```
**Testing (1 hour):**
- Server startup/shutdown
- Endpoint testing
- Token limit validation
**Deliverable**: Working server mode
---
### Session 6: Migration & Polish (4 hours)
**Goal**: Ready for release
**Compatibility Tests (2 hours):**
- Compare output with 1.x
- Verify cache compatibility
- Test migration scenarios
**Documentation (1 hour):**
- Complete API documentation
- Migration guide
- Changelog
**Release Prep (1 hour):**
- Version bump to 2.0.0-rc1
- GitHub release notes
- PyPI upload
**Deliverable**: Release candidate
---
## File Structure Summary
```
mlx-knife-2/
├── mlxk2/
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── cli.py # Entry point (100 lines)
│ ├── core/
│ │ ├── __init__.py
│ │ ├── cache.py # Cache paths (50 lines)
│ │ ├── discovery.py # Model finding (100 lines)
│ │ └── health.py # Health checks (150 lines)
│ ├── operations/
│ │ ├── __init__.py
│ │ ├── list.py # List command (50 lines)
│ │ ├── show.py # Show command (50 lines)
│ │ ├── pull.py # Pull command (100 lines)
│ │ ├── remove.py # Remove command (80 lines)
│ │ └── health.py # Health command (50 lines)
│ ├── output/
│ │ ├── __init__.py
│ │ └── json.py # JSON formatting (30 lines)
│ ├── server.py # Server mode (300 lines)
│ └── runner.py # Model runner (200 lines)
├── tests/
│ ├── conftest.py
│ ├── test_core.py
│ ├── test_operations.py
│ └── test_edge_cases.py
├── pyproject.toml
├── README.md
├── CHANGELOG.md
└── LICENSE
```
**Total Lines**: ~1200 (vs 3000+ in 1.x)
## Risk Mitigation Checklist
### Before Each Session:
- [ ] Review relevant ADR sections
- [ ] Check Issue tracker for new findings
- [ ] Backup current progress
### After Each Session:
- [ ] Run all tests
- [ ] Compare output with 1.x
- [ ] Update documentation
- [ ] Commit with clear message
### Critical Validations:
- [ ] Force flag works correctly (Issue #23)
- [ ] Lock files are cleaned up
- [ ] LFS pointers detected
- [ ] 96 char name limit enforced
- [ ] JSON always valid (even on error)
- [ ] Token limits respected
## Success Metrics
### Alpha0 (Session 1):
- [ ] List command works
- [ ] JSON output valid
- [ ] broke-cluster can parse output
### Alpha1 (Session 4):
- [ ] All basic commands work
- [ ] 30+ tests passing
- [ ] Edge cases handled
### Beta1 (Session 5):
- [ ] Server mode works
- [ ] Feature parity (except formatting)
- [ ] Performance acceptable
### RC1 (Session 6):
- [ ] Migration guide complete
- [ ] No known bugs
- [ ] Community tested
## Go/No-Go Criteria
### Proceed to Next Phase If:
✅ Current phase tests pass
✅ No blocking bugs
✅ Performance acceptable
✅ JSON schema stable
### Stop and Reassess If:
❌ Core assumption wrong
❌ Complexity exceeding estimates
❌ Breaking changes needed
❌ Performance regression
## Timeline Summary
**Week 1:**
- Day 1: Sessions 1-2 (alpha0)
- Day 2: Session 3 (tests)
- Day 3: Session 4 (alpha1)
- Day 4-5: broke-cluster testing
**Week 2:**
- Session 5 (server mode)
- Community feedback
- Bug fixes
**Week 3-4:**
- Session 6 (polish)
- Beta testing
- Documentation
**Week 5-6:**
- Release candidates
- Production validation
- 2.0.0 release
## Notes for Implementation
1. **Start Simple**: Get list/show working first
2. **JSON First**: No dual format complexity
3. **Test Early**: Write tests as you go
4. **Document Everything**: Capture decisions
5. **Compare Constantly**: Validate against 1.x
## Command Quick Reference
```bash
# Development
python -m mlxk2.cli list
python -m mlxk2.cli show Phi-3
python -m mlxk2.cli health
python -m mlxk2.cli pull mlx-community/model
python -m mlxk2.cli rm model -f
# Testing
pytest tests/ -xvs
pytest tests/test_edge_cases.py
# Comparison
mlxk list | head -20
python -m mlxk2.cli list | jq .
# broke-cluster usage
mlxk2 list | jq -r '.models[].name'
mlxk2 health | jq '.summary'
```
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This plan provides a clear, session-by-session roadmap to implement MLX-Knife 2.0 with JSON-first architecture while maintaining the robustness of 1.x.
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# MLX-Knife Refactoring Strategy v1.1.1
## Executive Summary
**Goal**: Refactor `cache_utils.py` (1000+ lines) into modular components while adding Issue #8 (model caching) and Issue #26 (embeddings API) fixes.
**Strategy**: Test-driven refactoring FIRST, then add features on clean codebase.
**Timeline**: 3 days (beta1 → beta2 → stable)
## Current Situation
### Problems
- `cache_utils.py`: 1000+ lines "God Module"
- **Token costs**: ~4000 tokens per Claude request for full file
- **Issue #8**: Models reload on every `mlxk run` (10-30s penalty)
- **Issue #26**: Missing embeddings API for RAG/agent use cases
- **Code coupling**: Everything depends on everything
### Assets
-**150 passing tests** as safety net
- ✅ Clean public API (CLI commands)
- ✅ Version 1.1.0 stable as fallback
- ✅ Good test coverage
## Dependency Analysis
```python
# CORE FUNCTIONS (must stay together - 150 lines)
hf_to_cache_dir() # Pure function, no deps
cache_dir_to_hf() # Pure function, no deps
expand_model_name() # Uses above
parse_model_spec() # Uses expand_model_name
# LAYER 1: Path Resolution (200 lines)
get_model_path() # Uses CORE
find_matching_models() # Uses CORE
hash_exists_in_local_cache() # Uses CORE
resolve_single_model() # Uses all above
# LAYER 2: Model Info (250 lines) - EASILY EXTRACTABLE
get_model_size() # Standalone
get_model_modified() # Standalone
detect_framework() # Standalone
get_model_hash() # Standalone
# LAYER 3: Health (150 lines) - EASILY EXTRACTABLE
check_lfs_corruption() # Standalone
is_model_healthy() # Uses check_lfs_corruption
check_model_health() # Uses resolve_single_model + is_model_healthy
check_all_models_health() # Uses is_model_healthy
# LAYER 4: Operations (200 lines)
list_models() # Uses LAYER 2 functions
show_model() # Uses everything (but clean)
rm_model() # Uses resolve_single_model
# OUTLIER: run_model() - DOESN'T BELONG HERE
run_model() # Should be in cli.py or runner.py
```
**Entanglement Score: 2/10** (Very easy to refactor!)
## Release Plan
### Version 1.1.1-beta1: Clean Refactoring (Day 1)
#### File Structure After Refactoring
```
mlx_knife/
├── cache_utils.py # Backward compatibility re-exports only
├── core/
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── paths.py # Core path functions (150 lines)
│ ├── info.py # Model information (250 lines)
│ ├── health.py # Health checks (150 lines)
│ ├── operations.py # List, show, rm (200 lines)
│ └── model_cache.py # NEW: LRU cache for Issue #8
├── model_runner.py # Moved run_model() from cache_utils
├── embeddings.py # NEW: Embedding extractor
├── mlx_runner.py # Unchanged
└── server.py # Updated to use new modules
```
#### Implementation Steps
1. **Backup and prepare**
```bash
git checkout -b feature/1.1.1-refactor
cp cache_utils.py cache_utils_backup.py
pytest tests/ -v # Baseline: all green
```
2. **Create modular structure**
```bash
mkdir -p mlx_knife/core
touch mlx_knife/core/__init__.py
```
3. **Split files** (manual or scripted)
```python
# mlx_knife/core/paths.py
"""Core path and cache utilities."""
from pathlib import Path
import os
DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT = Path.home() / ".cache/huggingface"
CACHE_ROOT = Path(os.environ.get("HF_HOME", DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT))
MODEL_CACHE = CACHE_ROOT / "hub"
def hf_to_cache_dir(hf_name: str) -> str: ...
def cache_dir_to_hf(cache_name: str) -> str: ...
def expand_model_name(model_name): ...
def parse_model_spec(model_spec): ...
# etc.
# mlx_knife/core/info.py
"""Model information utilities."""
def get_model_size(model_path): ...
def get_model_modified(model_path): ...
def detect_framework(model_path, hf_name): ...
def get_model_hash(model_path): ...
# mlx_knife/core/health.py
"""Model health and validation."""
def check_lfs_corruption(model_path): ...
def is_model_healthy(model_spec): ...
def check_model_health(model_spec): ...
def check_all_models_health(): ...
# mlx_knife/core/operations.py
"""Model operations (list, show, remove)."""
def list_models(...): ...
def show_model(...): ...
def rm_model(...): ...
```
4. **Create compatibility shim**
```python
# mlx_knife/cache_utils.py
"""
Backward compatibility module.
All functions re-exported from their new locations.
"""
# Core paths - these stay as module-level exports
from .core.paths import (
MODEL_CACHE, CACHE_ROOT, DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT,
hf_to_cache_dir, cache_dir_to_hf,
expand_model_name, parse_model_spec,
get_model_path, find_matching_models,
hash_exists_in_local_cache, resolve_single_model
)
# Model info functions
from .core.info import (
get_model_size, get_model_modified,
detect_framework, get_model_hash
)
# Health checks
from .core.health import (
check_lfs_corruption, is_model_healthy,
check_model_health, check_all_models_health
)
# Operations
from .core.operations import (
list_models, show_model, rm_model
)
# This moves elsewhere but maintain compatibility
from .model_runner import run_model
__all__ = [
# Paths
'MODEL_CACHE', 'CACHE_ROOT', 'DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT',
'hf_to_cache_dir', 'cache_dir_to_hf',
'expand_model_name', 'parse_model_spec',
'get_model_path', 'find_matching_models',
'hash_exists_in_local_cache', 'resolve_single_model',
# Info
'get_model_size', 'get_model_modified',
'detect_framework', 'get_model_hash',
# Health
'check_lfs_corruption', 'is_model_healthy',
'check_model_health', 'check_all_models_health',
# Operations
'list_models', 'show_model', 'rm_model',
'run_model'
]
```
5. **Validate with tests**
```bash
pytest tests/ -xvs # Stop on first failure
# Fix any import issues
# Repeat until all 150 tests pass
```
### Version 1.1.1-beta2: Add Features (Day 2)
#### Issue #8: Model Caching
```python
# mlx_knife/core/model_cache.py
"""LRU cache for loaded models to avoid reload overhead."""
import time
from typing import Dict, Optional, Tuple
from ..mlx_runner import MLXRunner
class ModelCache:
"""Simple LRU cache for loaded models."""
def __init__(self, max_models: int = 2):
self._cache: Dict[str, Tuple[MLXRunner, float]] = {}
self._max_models = max_models
def get_or_load(self, model_path: str, verbose: bool = False) -> MLXRunner:
"""Get model from cache or load if not cached."""
if model_path in self._cache:
runner, _ = self._cache[model_path]
self._cache[model_path] = (runner, time.time())
if verbose:
print(f"[CACHE] Model loaded from cache: {model_path}")
return runner
# Evict oldest if cache full
if len(self._cache) >= self._max_models:
oldest_key = min(self._cache.items(), key=lambda x: x[1][1])[0]
oldest_runner = self._cache[oldest_key][0]
oldest_runner.cleanup()
del self._cache[oldest_key]
if verbose:
print(f"[CACHE] Evicted model: {oldest_key}")
# Load new model
if verbose:
print(f"[CACHE] Loading new model: {model_path}")
runner = MLXRunner(model_path, verbose=verbose)
runner.load_model()
self._cache[model_path] = (runner, time.time())
return runner
def clear(self):
"""Clear all cached models."""
for runner, _ in self._cache.values():
runner.cleanup()
self._cache.clear()
# Global cache instance
_model_cache = ModelCache()
```
Update `model_runner.py`:
```python
from .core.model_cache import _model_cache
def run_model(model_spec, prompt=None, ...):
model_path, model_name, commit_hash = resolve_single_model(model_spec)
# Use cache instead of creating new runner
runner = _model_cache.get_or_load(str(model_path), verbose=verbose)
# ... rest of the function
```
#### Issue #26: Embeddings API
```python
# mlx_knife/embeddings.py
"""Embedding extraction for MLX models."""
import mlx.core as mx
from typing import List, Tuple
class EmbeddingExtractor:
"""Extract embeddings from any MLX model."""
def extract_embeddings(
self,
model,
tokenizer,
texts: List[str],
normalize: bool = True,
max_length: Optional[int] = None,
verbose: bool = False
) -> Tuple[List[List[float]], List[int]]:
"""
Extract raw embeddings from model.
Returns:
Tuple of (embeddings, token_counts)
"""
embeddings = []
token_counts = []
for text in texts:
# Tokenize
tokens = tokenizer.encode(
text,
max_length=max_length,
truncation=True if max_length else False
)
token_counts.append(len(tokens))
# Get embeddings
with mx.no_grad():
token_array = mx.array([tokens])
outputs = model(token_array)
# Extract hidden states
if hasattr(outputs, 'last_hidden_state'):
hidden = outputs.last_hidden_state
elif isinstance(outputs, tuple):
hidden = outputs[0]
else:
hidden = outputs
# Mean pooling
embedding = mx.mean(hidden, axis=1).squeeze()
# Normalize
if normalize:
norm = mx.linalg.norm(embedding)
if norm > 0:
embedding = embedding / norm
embeddings.append(embedding.tolist())
return embeddings, token_counts
```
Update `server.py`:
```python
from .embeddings import EmbeddingExtractor
@app.post("/v1/embeddings")
async def create_embeddings(request: EmbeddingRequest):
"""Embedding endpoint for rapid prototyping."""
runner = get_or_load_model(request.model)
extractor = EmbeddingExtractor()
inputs = request.input if isinstance(request.input, list) else [request.input]
embeddings, token_counts = extractor.extract_embeddings(
runner.model,
runner.tokenizer,
inputs,
normalize=request.normalize,
max_length=request.max_length
)
return {
"object": "list",
"data": [
{"object": "embedding", "embedding": emb, "index": i}
for i, emb in enumerate(embeddings)
],
"model": request.model,
"usage": {
"prompt_tokens": sum(token_counts),
"total_tokens": sum(token_counts)
}
}
```
### Version 1.1.1: Stable Release (Day 3)
1. **Final testing**
```bash
# Unit tests
pytest tests/ -v
# Integration tests
pytest tests/ -m integration
# Coverage report
pytest tests/ --cov=mlx_knife --cov-report=term-missing
```
2. **Performance validation**
```bash
# Before (without cache)
time mlxk run Phi-3 "test1" # ~20s
time mlxk run Phi-3 "test2" # ~20s
# After (with cache)
time mlxk run Phi-3 "test1" # ~20s (first load)
time mlxk run Phi-3 "test2" # ~0.5s (cached!)
```
3. **Update documentation**
- Add embeddings example to README
- Document cache behavior
- Update CHANGELOG
## Benefits
### Token Cost Reduction
- **Before**: ~4000 tokens per file edit
- **After**: ~600-800 tokens per focused module
- **Savings**: 75-85% reduction
### Development Speed
- Faster PR reviews (smaller files)
- Better Claude interactions (focused context)
- Easier debugging (isolated modules)
- Parallel development possible
### Code Quality
- Clear separation of concerns
- No more 1000+ line files
- Better testability
- Easier to understand
## Risk Mitigation
1. **Test Suite**: 150 tests ensure no regressions
2. **Backward Compatibility**: `cache_utils.py` re-exports everything
3. **Incremental Approach**: Beta releases for validation
4. **Fallback Plan**: v1.1.0 stable always available
## Success Metrics
- [ ] All 150 tests passing
- [ ] Coverage > 90%
- [ ] Issue #8 resolved (cache working)
- [ ] Issue #26 implemented (embeddings API)
- [ ] Token costs reduced by >70%
- [ ] No breaking changes in public API
## Future Considerations
### 2.0.0 Decision Point
After 1.1.1 stable, evaluate if 2.0.0 is needed:
- If refactoring is clean enough → continue with 1.x
- If major changes needed → branch to 2.0.0-alpha
### Next Refactoring Targets
1. `server.py` (growing with embeddings)
2. `cli.py` (could use command pattern)
3. `mlx_runner.py` (consider splitting generation/chat)
---
*Document created: 2025-08-26*
*Target release: MLX-Knife v1.1.1*
*Refactoring philosophy: Test-driven, incremental, backward-compatible*
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""MLX-Knife 2.0 CLI - JSON-first architecture."""
import argparse
import json
import sys
from typing import Dict, Any
from .operations.list import list_models
def format_json_output(data: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
"""Format output as JSON."""
return json.dumps(data, indent=2)
def handle_error(error_type: str, message: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Format error as JSON response."""
return {
"status": "error",
"command": None,
"data": None,
"error": {
"type": error_type,
"message": message
}
}
def main():
"""Main CLI entry point."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
prog="mlxk2",
description="MLX-Knife 2.0 - JSON-first model management"
)
subparsers = parser.add_subparsers(dest="command", help="Available commands")
# List command
list_parser = subparsers.add_parser("list", help="List all cached models")
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
if args.command == "list":
result = list_models()
elif args.command is None:
result = handle_error("CommandError", "No command specified")
else:
result = handle_error("CommandError", f"Unknown command: {args.command}")
print(format_json_output(result))
# Exit with appropriate code
if result["status"] == "error":
sys.exit(1)
else:
sys.exit(0)
except Exception as e:
error_result = handle_error("InternalError", str(e))
print(format_json_output(error_result))
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
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"""Cache management for MLX-Knife 2.0."""
import os
from pathlib import Path
# Cache path constants - copied from mlx_knife/cache_utils.py
DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT = Path.home() / ".cache/huggingface"
CACHE_ROOT = Path(os.environ.get("HF_HOME", DEFAULT_CACHE_ROOT))
MODEL_CACHE = CACHE_ROOT / "hub"
def hf_to_cache_dir(hf_name: str) -> str:
"""Convert HuggingFace model name to cache directory name."""
if hf_name.startswith("models--"):
return hf_name
if "/" in hf_name:
org, model = hf_name.split("/", 1)
return f"models--{org}--{model}"
else:
return f"models--{hf_name}"
def cache_dir_to_hf(cache_name: str) -> str:
"""Convert cache directory name to HuggingFace model name."""
if cache_name.startswith("models--"):
remaining = cache_name[len("models--"):]
if "--" in remaining:
parts = remaining.split("--", 1)
return f"{parts[0]}/{parts[1]}"
else:
return remaining
return cache_name
def get_model_path(hf_name: str) -> Path:
"""Get the full path to a model in the cache."""
cache_dir = hf_to_cache_dir(hf_name)
return MODEL_CACHE / cache_dir
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"""List models operation for MLX-Knife 2.0."""
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Any
from ..core.cache import MODEL_CACHE, cache_dir_to_hf
def list_models() -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""List all models in cache with JSON output."""
models = []
if not MODEL_CACHE.exists():
return {
"status": "success",
"command": "list",
"data": {
"models": models,
"count": 0
},
"error": None
}
# Find all model directories
for model_dir in MODEL_CACHE.iterdir():
if not model_dir.is_dir() or not model_dir.name.startswith("models--"):
continue
hf_name = cache_dir_to_hf(model_dir.name)
models.append({
"name": hf_name,
"cache_dir": model_dir.name,
"path": str(model_dir)
})
# Sort by name for consistent output
models.sort(key=lambda x: x["name"])
return {
"status": "success",
"command": "list",
"data": {
"models": models,
"count": len(models)
},
"error": None
}
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