Setting Up ML.NET Locally via Model Builder

Learn how to train ML.NET models via a visual model builder.

Although both the ML.NET CLI and the Microsoft.ML NuGet package give us the capabilities to train a wide variety of ML models, Visual Studio on Windows allows us to simplify the process. With Model Builder, we can perform the entire training process via a graphical user interface. It also allows us to select either the local CPU, local GPU, or the power of cloud computing in Azure to do the training.

Installing Model Builder

To enable model builder, open the Visual Studio Installer app on Windows. You'll then need to select the “Modify” option next to your Visual Studio instance, as the following screenshot demonstrates:

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