> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kiln.tech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kiln.tech/docs/fine-tuning.md).

# Fine Tuning

Create custom fine-tuned models for your use case

Kiln makes it easy to fine-tune a wide variety of models like GPT-4o, Llama, Mistral, Gemma, and many more. Check out our fine tuning docs to get started:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fine Tuning Guide</strong></td><td>Our end-to-end walkthrough of fine-tuning a model in Kiln. Includes generating training data.</td><td><a href="https://2952104390-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEJ4b8A4QiEQlOGbYkXDX%2Fuploads%2FVQoiH8d5BlA96DRlBZQH%2Ftuning2.png?alt=media&amp;token=c8c79e9d-5f79-45bd-9c45-9866e6ff8321">tuning2.png</a></td><td><a href="/docs/fine-tuning/fine-tuning-guide.md">Fine Tuning Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Train a Reasoning Model</strong></td><td>Using a process called distillation, create your own reasoning model.</td><td><a href="https://2952104390-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEJ4b8A4QiEQlOGbYkXDX%2Fuploads%2FqlcEWrRc9fmvtxsrxId4%2Fdistill.png?alt=media&amp;token=e217949f-d365-4076-ab64-21c1941ad364">distill.png</a></td><td><a href="/docs/fine-tuning/guide-train-a-reasoning-model.md">Train a Reasoning Model</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fine Tune For Tool Use</strong></td><td>Train a model to use a specific set of tools, at the right time, with the right parameters.</td><td><a href="https://2952104390-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEJ4b8A4QiEQlOGbYkXDX%2Fuploads%2FuiAcq5orkzq3qqyydLOD%2FMCP.png?alt=media&amp;token=20ff547e-a640-4e17-9864-9b46300fa213">MCP.png</a></td><td><a href="/docs/fine-tuning/fine-tuning-for-tool-use.md">Fine Tuning for Tool Use</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Before Fine-Tuning, consider using Kiln's** [**Automatic Prompt Optimizer**](/docs/prompts/automatic-prompt-optimizer.md)**.** It has many of the benefits of fine-tuning (automated data driven optimization), while the result is much easier to deploy than a fine-tuned model.
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