# model-merging

> Merge multiple fine-tuned models using mergekit to combine capabilities without retraining.

Merge multiple fine-tuned models using mergekit to combine capabilities without retraining. Use when creating specialized models by blending domain-specific expertise (math + coding + chat), improving performance beyond single models, or experimenting rapidly with model variants. Covers SLERP, TIES-Merging, DARE, Task Arithmetic, linear merging, and production deployment strategies.

- Type: Skill
- Made by: Orchestra-Research
- Category: AI & agents
- Formats: Skills
- Version: bde09c5
- Source: https://github.com/orchestra-research/ai-research-skills/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging
- Page: https://pluginboard.ai/skills/model-merging

## Works with

- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Antigravity
- Gemini CLI
- Replit
- OpenClaw
- OpenCode
- Hermes Agent

## Install

### ChatGPT

In ChatGPT: Download the model-merging folder and zip it, then Plugins → Skills → Create → Upload from your computer. Business and Enterprise plans.

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Claude

In Claude (web or desktop): Download the model-merging folder and zip the folder itself, then upload it in Customize → Skills.

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Gemini

In Gemini: Download the model-merging folder, then at gemini.google.com click Customize → Skills → Create → Upload and pick the folder (or a .zip of it).

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### GitHub Copilot

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.copilot/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Cursor

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.cursor/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Claude Code

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.claude/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

Or all of AI Research Skills (Orchestra), in Claude Code:

```text
/plugin marketplace add Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs
/plugin install rag@ai-research-skills
```

### Codex

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.agents/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Antigravity

In Antigravity: Copy the model-merging folder into ~/.gemini/config/skills (Antigravity app and IDE) or ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills (Antigravity CLI).

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Gemini CLI

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.gemini/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Replit

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging .agents/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### OpenClaw

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.openclaw/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### OpenCode

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.config/opencode/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

### Hermes Agent

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging ~/.hermes/skills/model-merging
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Orchestra-Research/AI-Research-SKILLs/tree/HEAD/19-emerging-techniques/model-merging

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