feat(torchtitan): enable dynamic model parameter override via CLI #254
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Summary
This PR adds support for dynamically overriding TorchTitan model parameters from the CLI
(e.g.,
--model.n_layers=4) during Primus training.Key Changes
_split_known_unknown()in parser to separate known and unknown overrides.model.*) to TorchTitan trainer asextra_args.patch_titan_train_spec()to modify TorchTitan's model configuration dynamically.{"model": {"n_layers": 4}}"model."prefix validationExample Usage
Motivation
Previously, TorchTitan's model configuration was static and not exposed externally.
This patch allows Primus users to quickly experiment with model structure or scale
without editing Titan source configs.