We’re happy to share M-Courtyard v0.5.3.
This release is focused on improving the real-world local fine-tuning experience on Apple Silicon, with special attention to Gemma 4 support, training reliability, and export stability.
What’s improved in v0.5.3
Better Gemma 4 local training support
M-Courtyard now handles Gemma 4 local model layouts more reliably, improving local model detection and making the training workflow smoother for Gemma 4 users.
Improved Ollama export compatibility
We added better Gemma 4 compatibility in the export pipeline, making it easier to turn trained models into Ollama-ready packages.
macOS environment setup fixes
This release fixes a regression in the macOS environment setup flow, improving reliability when preparing the local training environment.
General bug fixes and stability improvements
v0.5.3 also includes multiple fixes across the local fine-tuning workflow to make training and export more dependable in daily use.
About M-Courtyard
M-Courtyard is a privacy-first desktop app for Apple Silicon that helps users go from raw text to fine-tuned local models with a guided local workflow.
Release
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