Docs overviewAll docs
Docs
Download, verify, seed, run a mirror, and read the specs.
Order and grouping come from each page's group and order front-matter.
Start here#
Quickstart (download one model), Verify a download.
Reference#
fw.py, HF_ENDPOINT, Manifest spec, API.
Policy and help#
Licenses, Seeding, FAQ. To run a mirror, see the Mirrors page. For the ledger check, see the Ledger page and docs/ledger-chain.md.
Download one model three ways, and check it.
StartVerify a downloadHow to check a manifest signature, a file hash and a whole download with stock tools.
Toolsfw.py referenceEvery fw.py command and option, including the info and search cards.
ToolsHF_ENDPOINTUse stock Hugging Face tools against Freeweights with one environment variable, what works, and what does not.
ReferenceManifest spec v0The signed JSON manifest that is the trust root for a model.
ReferenceAPIRoutes of the read API, with example requests and responses.
PolicyLicensesThe license allow-list, how custom and non-commercial licenses are handled, and what we refuse.
HelpSeedingHow to seed a model so others can get it from you, and what makes a seed count.
HelpFAQAnswers to common questions about Freeweights.
Updated 2026-11-14.