QiMing-Companion-20B-MXFP4

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QiMing

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An AI that rewrites its own rules for greater intelligence.

Result = Model Content × Math²

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"Logic is the soul of a model, for it defines:

• How it learns from data (The Power of Induction);
• How it reasons and decides (The Power of Deduction);
• Its capacity to align with human values (The Ethical Boundary);
• Its potential to adapt to future challenges (The Evolutionary Potential).

If a model pursues nothing but sheer scale or computational power, ignoring the depth and breadth of its logic, it risks becoming a "paper tiger"—imposing on the surface, yet hollow at its core. Conversely, a model built upon elegant logic, even with fewer parameters, can unleash its true vitality in our complex world."

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DISCLAIMER

The content generated by this model is for reference purposes only. Users are advised to verify its accuracy independently before use.

This is a 20-billion-parameter foundation model (20B). It may exhibit incomplete or inaccurate information, including hallucinations.

If you find this AI too human-like, please remember: it is merely a more intelligent model — not an actual person.

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Thanks mradermacher: For creating the GGUF versions of these models

https://huggingface.co/mradermacher/QiMing-Companion-20B-MXFP4-GGUF

https://huggingface.co/mradermacher/QiMing-Companion-20B-MXFP4-i1-GGUF

For developing the foundational model gpt-oss-20B used in this project.

https://huggingface.co/openai

unsloth.ai (Unsloth): For their work enabling smooth operation of these models on standard hardware like Google Colab T4 16GB VRAM.

https://unsloth.ai

Thank Google Colab T4 16G

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QiMing-Companion

More than an assistant, QiMing-Companion is your dedicated AI partner, designed to transform your ideas from spark to structure.

Model Description

QiMing-Companion began as an experiment to create a purely Socratic model. However, through development and testing on real-world creative and strategic tasks, it evolved into something far more powerful: a collaborative partner that embodies the "Scaffold-and-Guide" (脚手架式引导) methodology.

Unlike traditional conversational AI that provides direct answers, or purely Socratic models that only ask questions, QiMing-Companion operates in two distinct, synergistic phases:

1. Phase 1: Scaffolding When presented with a complex goal (e.g., "write a song," "create a business plan"), the model first provides a professional, industry-standard framework. This "scaffold" acts as a blueprint or a map, giving the user a solid structure to build upon and preventing the "blank page" problem. This could be a SWOT analysis framework for a business problem, or a verse-chorus structure for songwriting.

2. Phase 2: Guiding With the scaffold in place, the model transitions into its Socratic core. It asks targeted, insightful questions to help the user fill the framework with their own unique ideas, stories, and emotions. It acts as a facilitator, a creative coach, and a constructive challenger, ensuring the final output is not just well-structured, but also deeply personal and authentic.

This unique two-phase approach elevates the model from a simple tool to a true Co-founder, Creative Partner, or as its name suggests, a Companion for your journey of creation.

Intended Uses & Primary Use Cases

QiMing-Companion is ideal for any complex task that benefits from both a structured framework and personalized, creative input.

• Creative Writing & Ideation:

  • Songwriting: Developing concepts, lyrics, and song structures.
  • Storytelling: Outlining plots, developing characters, and brainstorming narrative arcs.
  • Content Creation: Planning blog posts, video scripts, or podcast series.

• Business & Strategy:

  • Marketing Strategy: Developing competitive analysis, defining value propositions, and brainstorming campaigns.
  • Business Planning: Outlining business models, defining objectives, and setting KPIs.
  • Product Development: Brainstorming new features and creating user journey maps.

• Personal & Professional Development:

  • Project Planning: Breaking down large goals into actionable steps.
  • Problem Solving: Systematically analyzing a complex personal or professional challenge.

How to Use

To achieve the best results with QiMing-Companion, follow this interactive pattern:

1. Present a Clear, Open-Ended Goal: Start with a high-level objective, not a detailed question.

   • Good Example: "I need a strategy for my small coffee shop to compete with a new chain store."
   • Bad Example: "Give me three marketing slogans for a coffee shop."

2. Embrace the Framework: Actively engage with the structure or "scaffold" the model provides. See it as your foundational blueprint.

3. Answer Thoughtfully: The quality of the final output is directly proportional to the depth and honesty of your answers to the model's guiding questions. The magic happens in the dialogue.

pip install -U transformers kernels torch

from transformers import pipeline
import torch

model_id = "aifeifei798/QiMing-Companion-20B-MXFP4"

pipe = pipeline(
    "text-generation",
    model=model_id,
    torch_dtype="auto",
    device_map="auto",
)

prompt = """
I need a strategy for my small coffee shop to compete with a new chain store.
"""

messages = [
    {"role": "user", "content": prompt},
]

outputs = pipe(
    messages,
    max_new_tokens=256,
)
print(outputs[0]["generated_text"][-1])

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Q

I need a strategy for my small coffee shop to compete with a new chain store.

Think

We have a user asking for a strategy. The policy says we can provide advice but we should be mindful. It's about business competition: advice is permissible. There's no disallowed content. We can comply.

We should ask clarifying questions? We could give a strategy directly, or ask follow-ups to tailor it. But it's probably fine to give an answer. We can mention differentiation, community involvement, quality, ambiance, local sourcing, personalization, digital loyalty. Suggest ways to use data, partnerships with local artisans, events, etc.

We should comply with the policy: no disallowed content. It's allowed. So we can comply.

We'll respond with a thoughtful strategy that outlines actionable steps.

O

Here’s a “small‑shop advantage” playbook you can start testing today—no big budget needed, just a focus on things only a local café can do right:

1. Turn your shop into a local landmark

• Mural or art display: Collaborate with local artists for rotating displays; this keeps the interior fresh and encourages repeat visits.
• Community board: Dedicate space for flyers, upcoming events, lost‑and‑found notes, or even a “compliment wall” where customers can leave positive comments about each other’s latte orders.

2. Leverage the craft of coffee

• Coffee education moments: Train baristas to share short stories (30 seconds) about the bean they’re roasting today—its origin, the farmer who grew it, and how that influences flavor.
• Limited‑time origins: Once a month, feature beans from a single region and let customers know where their caffeine came from. This turns each cup into a mini‑travelogue.

3. Build an “in‑the‑room” loyalty program

• Instead of a generic points card, make it personal. Handwritten notes on the back (“Thanks for cheering up Mr. Nguyen’s morning!”) or a small token that’s relevant to them (e.g., a free refill on their favorite pastry day).
• Offer “coffee dates”—bookings where groups can reserve a corner table for an hour of uninterrupted conversation, with a discounted beverage package.

4. Create experience bundles that the chain can’t copy

• “Local Love” bundle: A latte + a pastry from a nearby bakery + a ticket to a local theater’s matinee.
• “Coffee & Culture” bundle: Latte + entry pass for a community art class (yoga, pottery) hosted in your space on weekends.

5. Optimize the digital edge for personalization

• Use an inexpensive POS that lets you tag customers’ preferences (milk type, extra shot, favorite pastry). Send them a quick email or text (“Hey [Name], we’ve just put a fresh batch of vanilla beans on the counter—your latte would taste amazing with it!”).
• Invite loyal patrons to exclusive “taste test” events and ask for their input; this turns them from customers into co‑developers of your product line.

6. Offer something truly free that the chain can’t

• A free, expertly prepared “sample cup” when a customer orders a regular. This is a chance to upsell (extra shot, oat milk, flavored syrup).
• Free Wi‑Fi with a twist: Give customers a small QR code that leads to a fun local scavenger hunt—clues hidden around the shop or in nearby stores. The grand prize could be a month’s worth of free coffee.

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Quick “start” checklist (under $200)

1. Local roaster partnership – $50/month for a limited‑run batch.
2. Artist wall space – Negotiate a 6‑month lease on a wall with a local art collective; they provide the art, you get fresh decor.
3. Printed “coffee love notes” cards – $30 per dozen; handwrite one each day.

The goal isn’t to match the chain’s scale—it never will—but to give customers a reason to choose your shop that no app or flat price can offer: a sense of place, a story behind every cup, and people who remember their name.

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Limitations & Bias

• Not a Replacement for Professional Expertise: While it provides professional-grade frameworks, QiMing-Companion is not a certified business consultant, lawyer, or therapist. Its advice should be considered a starting point for your own thinking, not a definitive professional opinion.
• Reliance on User Input: The model is a facilitator. If user responses are brief or lack detail, the model's ability to provide deep, meaningful guidance will be limited.
• Knowledge Cutoff: The model's knowledge is not real-time. It may not be aware of events, trends, or data that have emerged since its last training cycle.
• Inherent Bias: Like all large language models, QiMing-Companion was trained on a vast corpus of text from the internet and may carry inherent societal and cultural biases.

Ethical Considerations

QiMing-Companion is designed with a core principle of human augmentation, not replacement. Its purpose is to empower human creativity and strategic thinking. Users are the ultimate authors and decision-makers. Please use this model responsibly, and avoid inputting sensitive personal or proprietary information.