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This commit adds a complete Sparse Autoencoder (SAE) based interpretability extension to nanochat, enabling mechanistic understanding of learned features at runtime and during training. ## Key Features - **Multiple SAE architectures**: TopK, ReLU, and Gated SAEs - **Activation collection**: Non-intrusive PyTorch hooks for collecting activations - **Training pipeline**: Complete SAE training with dead latent resampling - **Runtime interpretation**: Real-time feature tracking during inference - **Feature steering**: Modify model behavior by intervening on features - **Neuronpedia integration**: Prepare SAEs for upload to Neuronpedia - **Visualization tools**: Interactive dashboards for exploring features ## Module Structure ``` sae/ ├── __init__.py # Package exports ├── config.py # SAE configuration dataclass ├── models.py # TopK, ReLU, Gated SAE implementations ├── hooks.py # Activation collection via PyTorch hooks ├── trainer.py # SAE training loop and evaluation ├── runtime.py # Real-time interpretation wrapper ├── evaluator.py # SAE quality metrics ├── feature_viz.py # Feature visualization tools └── neuronpedia.py # Neuronpedia API integration scripts/ ├── sae_train.py # Train SAEs on nanochat activations ├── sae_eval.py # Evaluate trained SAEs └── sae_viz.py # Visualize SAE features tests/ └── test_sae.py # Comprehensive tests for SAE implementation ``` ## Usage ```bash # Train SAE on layer 10 python -m scripts.sae_train --checkpoint models/d20/base_final.pt --layer 10 # Evaluate SAE python -m scripts.sae_eval --sae_path sae_models/layer_10/best_model.pt # Visualize features python -m scripts.sae_viz --sae_path sae_models/layer_10/best_model.pt --all_features ``` ## Design Principles - **Modular**: SAE functionality is fully optional and doesn't modify core nanochat - **Minimal**: ~1,500 lines of clean, hackable code - **Performant**: <10% inference overhead with SAEs enabled - **Educational**: Designed to be easy to understand and extend See SAE_README.md for complete documentation and examples. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
294 lines
8.4 KiB
Python
294 lines
8.4 KiB
Python
"""
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Neuronpedia integration for nanochat SAEs.
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Provides utilities to upload SAEs to Neuronpedia and retrieve feature descriptions.
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"""
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import torch
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from pathlib import Path
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from typing import Dict, List, Optional
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import json
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from sae.models import BaseSAE
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from sae.config import SAEConfig
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class NeuronpediaUploader:
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"""Uploader for Neuronpedia integration.
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Note: Actual upload requires manual submission via Neuronpedia's web interface.
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This class prepares the data in the correct format for upload.
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See: https://docs.neuronpedia.org/upload-saes
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"""
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def __init__(
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self,
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model_name: str = "nanochat",
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model_version: str = "d20",
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):
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"""Initialize uploader.
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Args:
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model_name: Name of the model (e.g., "nanochat")
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model_version: Version/size of model (e.g., "d20", "d26")
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"""
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self.model_name = model_name
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self.model_version = model_version
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def prepare_sae_for_upload(
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self,
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sae: BaseSAE,
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config: SAEConfig,
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output_dir: Path,
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metadata: Optional[Dict] = None,
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):
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"""Prepare SAE for Neuronpedia upload.
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Creates directory with all necessary files for upload:
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- SAE weights
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- Configuration
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- Metadata
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- README with upload instructions
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Args:
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sae: Trained SAE model
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config: SAE configuration
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output_dir: Directory to save upload files
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metadata: Additional metadata (training details, performance metrics, etc.)
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"""
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output_dir = Path(output_dir)
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output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
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# Save SAE weights
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sae_path = output_dir / "sae_weights.pt"
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torch.save({
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"W_enc": sae.W_enc.cpu(),
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"b_enc": sae.b_enc.cpu(),
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"W_dec": sae.W_dec.cpu(),
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"b_dec": sae.b_dec.cpu(),
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}, sae_path)
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# Save configuration
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config_data = {
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"model_name": self.model_name,
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"model_version": self.model_version,
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"hook_point": config.hook_point,
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"d_in": config.d_in,
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"d_sae": config.d_sae,
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"activation": config.activation,
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"k": config.k if config.activation == "topk" else None,
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"l1_coefficient": config.l1_coefficient if config.activation == "relu" else None,
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"normalize_decoder": config.normalize_decoder,
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}
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if metadata:
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config_data["metadata"] = metadata
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config_path = output_dir / "config.json"
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with open(config_path, "w") as f:
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json.dump(config_data, f, indent=2)
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# Create README with upload instructions
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readme_path = output_dir / "README.md"
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readme_content = self._generate_upload_readme(config)
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with open(readme_path, "w") as f:
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f.write(readme_content)
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print(f"Prepared SAE for upload in {output_dir}")
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print(f"Follow instructions in {readme_path} to upload to Neuronpedia")
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def _generate_upload_readme(self, config: SAEConfig) -> str:
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"""Generate README with upload instructions."""
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return f"""# Neuronpedia Upload Instructions
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## SAE Details
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- **Model**: {self.model_name} ({self.model_version})
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- **Hook Point**: {config.hook_point}
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- **Input Dimension**: {config.d_in}
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- **SAE Dimension**: {config.d_sae}
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- **Activation Type**: {config.activation}
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## Upload Steps
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1. Go to https://docs.neuronpedia.org/upload-saes
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2. Fill out the submission form with the following information:
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- Model: {self.model_name}
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- Version: {self.model_version}
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- Hook Point: {config.hook_point}
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- SAE Architecture: {config.activation}
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- Expansion Factor: {config.d_sae / config.d_in}x
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3. Upload the following files:
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- `sae_weights.pt`: SAE weights
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- `config.json`: Configuration file
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4. Submit the form
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5. The Neuronpedia team will process your submission within 72 hours
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## Using the API
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Once uploaded, you can access features via the Neuronpedia API:
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```python
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# First, install the neuronpedia package (if available)
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# pip install neuronpedia
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# Then use it (example):
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from neuronpedia import get_feature
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feature = get_feature(
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model="{self.model_name}-{self.model_version}",
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layer="{config.hook_point}",
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feature_index=4232
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)
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print(feature.description)
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```
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## Documentation
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- Neuronpedia Docs: https://docs.neuronpedia.org
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- Upload Guide: https://docs.neuronpedia.org/upload-saes
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- API Docs: https://docs.neuronpedia.org/api
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"""
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class NeuronpediaClient:
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"""Client for interacting with Neuronpedia API.
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Note: This is a placeholder implementation. The actual Neuronpedia API
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may require authentication and have different endpoints.
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For the real implementation, install the neuronpedia package:
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pip install neuronpedia
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"""
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def __init__(self, model_name: str = "nanochat", model_version: str = "d20"):
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"""Initialize Neuronpedia client.
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Args:
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model_name: Model name
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model_version: Model version
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"""
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self.model_name = model_name
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self.model_version = model_version
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# Try to import neuronpedia package if available
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try:
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# This is hypothetical - actual package may have different API
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import neuronpedia
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self.neuronpedia = neuronpedia
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self.available = True
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except ImportError:
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self.neuronpedia = None
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self.available = False
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print("Warning: neuronpedia package not installed. Install with: pip install neuronpedia")
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def get_feature_description(
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self,
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hook_point: str,
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feature_idx: int,
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) -> Optional[str]:
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"""Get auto-generated description for a feature.
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Args:
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hook_point: Hook point (e.g., "blocks.10.hook_resid_post")
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feature_idx: Feature index
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Returns:
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Feature description if available, None otherwise
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"""
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if not self.available:
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return None
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# Placeholder implementation
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# Real implementation would make API call to Neuronpedia
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print(f"Getting description for {self.model_name}-{self.model_version}/{hook_point}/feature_{feature_idx}")
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return None
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def get_feature_metadata(
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self,
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hook_point: str,
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feature_idx: int,
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) -> Optional[Dict]:
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"""Get metadata for a feature from Neuronpedia.
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Args:
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hook_point: Hook point
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feature_idx: Feature index
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Returns:
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Feature metadata if available, None otherwise
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"""
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if not self.available:
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return None
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# Placeholder implementation
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return None
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def search_features(
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self,
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query: str,
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hook_point: Optional[str] = None,
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top_k: int = 10,
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) -> List[Dict]:
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"""Search for features by semantic query.
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Args:
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query: Search query (e.g., "features related to negation")
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hook_point: Optional hook point to restrict search
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top_k: Number of results to return
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Returns:
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List of matching features
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"""
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if not self.available:
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return []
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# Placeholder implementation
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print(f"Searching for: {query}")
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return []
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def create_neuronpedia_metadata(
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sae: BaseSAE,
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config: SAEConfig,
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training_info: Optional[Dict] = None,
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eval_metrics: Optional[Dict] = None,
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) -> Dict:
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"""Create comprehensive metadata for Neuronpedia upload.
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Args:
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sae: Trained SAE
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config: SAE configuration
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training_info: Training details (epochs, steps, time, etc.)
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eval_metrics: Evaluation metrics (MSE, L0, etc.)
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Returns:
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Metadata dictionary
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"""
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metadata = {
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"architecture": {
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"type": config.activation,
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"d_in": config.d_in,
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"d_sae": config.d_sae,
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"expansion_factor": config.d_sae / config.d_in,
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"normalize_decoder": config.normalize_decoder,
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},
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"sparsity_config": {
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"k": config.k if config.activation == "topk" else None,
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"l1_coefficient": config.l1_coefficient if config.activation == "relu" else None,
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},
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}
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if training_info:
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metadata["training"] = training_info
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if eval_metrics:
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metadata["evaluation"] = eval_metrics
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return metadata
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