Axolotl is an innovative open-source tool crafted to enhance the fine-tuning process of a variety of AI models, accommodating numerous configurations and architectures. This platform empowers users to train models using diverse methods such as full fine-tuning, LoRA, QLoRA, ReLoRA, and GPTQ. Additionally, users have the flexibility to customize their configurations through straightforward YAML files or by employing command-line interface overrides, while also being able to load datasets in various formats, whether custom or pre-tokenized. Axolotl seamlessly integrates with cutting-edge technologies, including xFormers, Flash Attention, Liger kernel, RoPE scaling, and multipacking, and it is capable of operating on single or multiple GPUs using Fully Sharded Data Parallel (FSDP) or DeepSpeed. Whether run locally or in the cloud via Docker, it offers robust support for logging results and saving checkpoints to multiple platforms, ensuring users can easily track their progress. Ultimately, Axolotl aims to make the fine-tuning of AI models not only efficient but also enjoyable, all while maintaining a high level of functionality and scalability. With its user-friendly design, it invites both novices and experienced practitioners to explore the depths of AI model training.