| Crates.io | ruv-fann |
| lib.rs | ruv-fann |
| version | 0.1.6 |
| created_at | 2025-06-26 18:17:42.099797+00 |
| updated_at | 2025-07-03 18:17:39.950248+00 |
| description | A pure Rust implementation of the Fast Artificial Neural Network (FANN) library |
| homepage | |
| repository | https://github.com/ruvnet/ruv-FANN |
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A blazing-fast, memory-safe neural network library for Rust that brings the power of FANN to the modern world. Foundation for the advanced neuro-divergent neural forecasting ecosystem and the state-of-the-art ruv-swarm multi-agent system.
ruv-FANN is a complete rewrite of the legendary Fast Artificial Neural Network (FANN) library in pure Rust. While maintaining full compatibility with FANN's proven algorithms and APIs, ruv-FANN delivers the safety, performance, and developer experience that modern Rust applications demand.
Whether you're migrating from C/C++ FANN, building new Rust ML applications, or need a reliable neural network foundation for embedded systems, ruv-FANN provides the perfect balance of performance, safety, and ease of use.
Built on the ruv-FANN foundation, Neuro-Divergent is a production-ready neural forecasting library that provides 100% compatibility with Python's NeuralForecast while delivering superior performance and safety.
Neuro-Divergent is a comprehensive time series forecasting library featuring 27+ state-of-the-art neural models, from basic MLPs to advanced transformers, all implemented in pure Rust with ruv-FANN as the neural network foundation.
| Category | Models | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | MLP, DLinear, NLinear, MLPMultivariate | 4 | Simple yet effective baseline models |
| Recurrent | RNN, LSTM, GRU | 3 | Sequential models for temporal patterns |
| Advanced | NBEATS, NBEATSx, NHITS, TiDE | 4 | Sophisticated decomposition models |
| Transformer | TFT, Informer, AutoFormer, FedFormer, PatchTST, iTransformer | 6+ | Attention-based models for complex patterns |
| Specialized | DeepAR, DeepNPTS, TCN, BiTCN, TimesNet, StemGNN, TSMixer+ | 10+ | Domain-specific and cutting-edge architectures |
use neuro_divergent::prelude::*;
fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
// Create an LSTM model for forecasting
let lstm = LSTM::builder()
.hidden_size(128)
.num_layers(2)
.horizon(12) // Predict 12 steps ahead
.input_size(24) // Use 24 historical points
.build()?;
// Create NeuralForecast instance (Python API compatible)
let mut nf = NeuralForecast::builder()
.with_model(Box::new(lstm))
.with_frequency(Frequency::Daily)
.build()?;
// Load time series data
let data = TimeSeriesDataFrame::from_csv("sales_data.csv")?;
// Fit the model
nf.fit(data.clone())?;
// Generate forecasts
let forecasts = nf.predict()?;
println!("Generated forecasts for {} series", forecasts.len());
Ok(())
}
// Create ensemble with multiple neural models
let models: Vec<Box<dyn BaseModel<f64>>> = vec![
Box::new(LSTM::builder().horizon(12).hidden_size(128).build()?),
Box::new(NBEATS::builder().horizon(12).stacks(4).build()?),
Box::new(TFT::builder().horizon(12).hidden_size(64).build()?),
Box::new(DeepAR::builder().horizon(12).cell_type("LSTM").build()?),
];
let mut nf = NeuralForecast::builder()
.with_models(models)
.with_frequency(Frequency::Daily)
.with_prediction_intervals(PredictionIntervals::new(vec![80, 90, 95]))
.build()?;
// Train ensemble and generate probabilistic forecasts
nf.fit(data)?;
let forecasts = nf.predict()?; // Includes prediction intervals
| Metric | Python NeuralForecast | Neuro-Divergent | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Speed | 100% | 250-400% | 2.5-4x faster |
| Inference Speed | 100% | 300-500% | 3-5x faster |
| Memory Usage | 100% | 65-75% | 25-35% less |
| Binary Size | ~500MB | ~5-10MB | 50-100x smaller |
| Cold Start | ~5-10s | ~50-100ms | 50-100x faster |
Before (Python):
from neuralforecast import NeuralForecast
from neuralforecast.models import LSTM
nf = NeuralForecast(
models=[LSTM(h=12, input_size=24, hidden_size=128)],
freq='D'
)
nf.fit(df)
forecasts = nf.predict()
After (Rust):
use neuro_divergent::{NeuralForecast, models::LSTM, Frequency};
let lstm = LSTM::builder()
.horizon(12).input_size(24).hidden_size(128).build()?;
let mut nf = NeuralForecast::builder()
.with_model(Box::new(lstm))
.with_frequency(Frequency::Daily).build()?;
nf.fit(data)?;
let forecasts = nf.predict()?;
[dependencies]
neuro-divergent = "0.1.0"
polars = "0.35" # For data handling
Explore the complete neural forecasting ecosystem built on ruv-FANN's solid foundation!
๐ Full Neuro-Divergent Documentation โ
Built on ruv-FANN, ruv-swarm achieves industry-leading 84.8% SWE-Bench solve rate - the highest performance among all coding AI systems, surpassing Claude 3.7 Sonnet by 14.5 percentage points.
// Create cognitive diversity swarm achieving 84.8% solve rate
let swarm = Swarm::builder()
.topology(TopologyType::Hierarchical)
.cognitive_diversity(CognitiveDiversity::Balanced)
.ml_optimization(true)
.build().await?;
// Deploy specialized agents with ML models
let team = swarm.create_cognitive_team()
.researcher("lstm-optimizer", CognitivePattern::Divergent)
.coder("tcn-detector", CognitivePattern::Convergent)
.analyst("nbeats-decomposer", CognitivePattern::Systems)
.execute().await?;
ruv-FANN excels in a wide range of real-world applications:
Add ruv-FANN to your Cargo.toml:
[dependencies]
ruv-fann = "0.1.2"
Enable optional features based on your needs:
[dependencies]
ruv-fann = { version = "0.1.2", features = ["parallel", "io", "logging"] }
Available features:
std (default) - Standard library supportserde (default) - Serialization supportparallel (default) - Parallel processing with rayonbinary (default) - Binary I/O supportcompression (default) - Gzip compressionlogging (default) - Structured loggingio (default) - Complete I/O systemsimd - SIMD acceleration (experimental)no_std - No standard library supportuse ruv_fann::{NetworkBuilder, ActivationFunction};
fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
// Create a neural network: 2 inputs, 4 hidden neurons, 1 output
let mut network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(2)
.hidden_layer_with_activation(4, ActivationFunction::Sigmoid, 1.0)
.output_layer(1)
.build();
// Run the network with input data
let inputs = vec![0.5, 0.7];
let outputs = network.run(&inputs);
println!("Network output: {:?}", outputs);
// Get and modify network weights
let weights = network.get_weights();
println!("Total connections: {}", weights.len());
Ok(())
}
use ruv_fann::{
NetworkBuilder, ActivationFunction, TrainingData,
training::IncrementalBackprop, TrainingAlgorithm
};
fn train_xor_network() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
// Create network for XOR problem
let mut network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(2)
.hidden_layer_with_activation(4, ActivationFunction::Sigmoid, 1.0)
.output_layer_with_activation(1, ActivationFunction::Sigmoid, 1.0)
.build();
// Prepare XOR training data
let training_data = TrainingData {
inputs: vec![
vec![0.0, 0.0], vec![0.0, 1.0],
vec![1.0, 0.0], vec![1.0, 1.0],
],
outputs: vec![
vec![0.0], vec![1.0],
vec![1.0], vec![0.0],
],
};
// Train the network
let mut trainer = IncrementalBackprop::new(0.7);
for epoch in 0..1000 {
let error = trainer.train_epoch(&mut network, &training_data)?;
if epoch % 100 == 0 {
println!("Epoch {}: Error = {:.6}", epoch, error);
}
if error < 0.01 {
println!("Training completed at epoch {}", epoch);
break;
}
}
// Test the trained network
println!("\nTesting XOR network:");
for (input, expected) in training_data.inputs.iter()
.zip(training_data.outputs.iter()) {
let output = network.run(input);
println!("{:?} -> {:.6} (expected: {:.1})",
input, output[0], expected[0]);
}
Ok(())
}
use ruv_fann::{
NetworkBuilder, CascadeTrainer, CascadeConfig,
TrainingData, ActivationFunction
};
fn cascade_training_example() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
// Create initial network (inputs and outputs only)
let network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(2)
.output_layer(1)
.build();
// Configure cascade training
let config = CascadeConfig {
max_hidden_neurons: 10,
num_candidates: 8,
output_max_epochs: 150,
candidate_max_epochs: 150,
output_learning_rate: 0.35,
candidate_learning_rate: 0.35,
output_target_error: 0.01,
candidate_target_correlation: 0.4,
min_correlation_improvement: 0.01,
candidate_weight_range: (-0.5, 0.5),
candidate_activations: vec![
ActivationFunction::Sigmoid,
ActivationFunction::SigmoidSymmetric,
ActivationFunction::Gaussian,
ActivationFunction::ReLU,
],
verbose: true,
..Default::default()
};
// Prepare training data
let training_data = TrainingData {
inputs: vec![
vec![0.0, 0.0], vec![0.0, 1.0],
vec![1.0, 0.0], vec![1.0, 1.0],
],
outputs: vec![
vec![0.0], vec![1.0],
vec![1.0], vec![0.0],
],
};
// Create and run cascade trainer
let mut trainer = CascadeTrainer::new(config, network, training_data)?;
let result = trainer.train()?;
println!("Cascade training completed:");
println!(" Final error: {:.6}", result.final_error);
println!(" Hidden neurons added: {}", result.hidden_neurons_added);
println!(" Total epochs: {}", result.epochs);
Ok(())
}
use ruv_fann::{NetworkBuilder, io::*};
fn io_operations_example() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
let network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(10)
.hidden_layer(20)
.output_layer(5)
.build();
// Save in FANN format
fann_format::write_to_file(&network, "network.net")?;
// Save in JSON format (human-readable)
json::write_to_file(&network, "network.json")?;
// Save in binary format (compact)
binary::write_to_file(&network, "network.bin")?;
// Save with compression
compression::write_compressed(&network, "network.gz")?;
// Load network back
let loaded_network: Network<f32> = fann_format::read_from_file("network.net")?;
println!("Loaded network with {} layers", loaded_network.num_layers());
Ok(())
}
f32, f64, or custom float typesruv-FANN supports all 18 FANN-compatible activation functions:
| Function | Description | Range | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
Linear |
f(x) = x | (-โ, โ) | Output layers, linear relationships |
Sigmoid |
f(x) = 1/(1+e^(-2sx)) | (0, 1) | Hidden layers, classification |
SigmoidSymmetric |
f(x) = tanh(sx) | (-1, 1) | Hidden layers, general purpose |
ReLU |
f(x) = max(0, x) | [0, โ) | Deep networks, modern architectures |
ReLULeaky |
f(x) = x > 0 ? x : 0.01x | (-โ, โ) | Avoiding dead neurons |
Gaussian |
f(x) = e^(-xยฒsยฒ) | (0, 1] | Radial basis functions |
Elliot |
Fast sigmoid approximation | (0, 1) | Performance-critical applications |
use ruv_fann::ActivationFunction;
// Create layers with different activation functions
let network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(10)
.hidden_layer_with_activation(20, ActivationFunction::ReLU, 1.0)
.hidden_layer_with_activation(15, ActivationFunction::Sigmoid, 0.5)
.output_layer_with_activation(5, ActivationFunction::SigmoidSymmetric, 1.0)
.build();
// Query activation function properties
assert_eq!(ActivationFunction::Sigmoid.name(), "Sigmoid");
assert_eq!(ActivationFunction::ReLU.output_range(), ("0", "inf"));
assert!(ActivationFunction::Sigmoid.is_trainable());
// Standard feedforward network
let standard = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(784) // 28x28 image
.hidden_layer(128) // First hidden layer
.hidden_layer(64) // Second hidden layer
.output_layer(10) // 10 classes
.build();
// Sparse network (partially connected)
let sparse = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(100)
.hidden_layer(50)
.output_layer(1)
.connection_rate(0.7) // 70% connectivity
.build();
// Examine network properties
println!("Network architecture:");
println!(" Layers: {}", network.num_layers());
println!(" Input neurons: {}", network.num_inputs());
println!(" Output neurons: {}", network.num_outputs());
println!(" Total neurons: {}", network.total_neurons());
println!(" Total connections: {}", network.total_connections());
// Access and modify weights
let mut weights = network.get_weights();
println!("Weight vector length: {}", weights.len());
// Modify weights and update network
weights[0] = 0.5;
network.set_weights(&weights)?;
ruv-FANN provides comprehensive error handling with detailed context:
use ruv_fann::{NetworkError, TrainingError, RuvFannError};
fn safe_operations() -> Result<(), RuvFannError> {
let mut network = NetworkBuilder::<f32>::new()
.input_layer(2)
.hidden_layer(4)
.output_layer(1)
.build();
// Input validation
let inputs = vec![1.0, 2.0, 3.0]; // Wrong size
let outputs = network.run(&inputs); // Handles error gracefully
// Weight validation with detailed error info
let wrong_weights = vec![1.0, 2.0]; // Too few weights
match network.set_weights(&wrong_weights) {
Ok(_) => println!("Weights updated"),
Err(RuvFannError::Network(NetworkError::WeightCountMismatch { expected, actual })) => {
println!("Expected {} weights, got {}", expected, actual);
}
Err(e) => println!("Error: {}", e),
}
Ok(())
}
ruv-FANN includes extensive testing infrastructure:
# Run all tests
cargo test
# Run specific test categories
cargo test network
cargo test training
cargo test cascade
cargo test integration
# Run with all features
cargo test --all-features
# Run benchmarks
cargo bench
# Generate coverage report
cargo tarpaulin --out Html
ruv-FANN is optimized for production use:
Training Algorithm Performance (1000 epochs):
Incremental Backprop: ~2.1ms per epoch (small network)
RPROP: ~1.8ms per epoch (adaptive convergence)
Quickprop: ~2.3ms per epoch (second-order optimization)
Forward Propagation:
Small network (2-4-1): ~95ns per inference
Medium network (10-20-5): ~485ns per inference
Large network (100-50-10): ~4.2ฮผs per inference
Memory Usage:
Network storage: ~24 bytes per connection
Training overhead: ~30% additional for gradient storage
Cascade training: ~2x base network size during training
ruv-FANN maintains high API compatibility with the original FANN library:
| FANN Function | ruv-FANN Equivalent | Status |
|---|---|---|
fann_create_standard() |
NetworkBuilder::new().build() |
โ |
fann_run() |
network.run() |
โ |
fann_train() |
trainer.train_epoch() |
โ |
fann_train_on_data() |
trainer.train() |
โ |
fann_cascadetrain_on_data() |
CascadeTrainer::train() |
โ |
fann_get_weights() |
network.get_weights() |
โ |
fann_set_weights() |
network.set_weights() |
โ |
fann_save() |
fann_format::write_to_file() |
โ |
fann_create_from_file() |
fann_format::read_from_file() |
โ |
fann_randomize_weights() |
NetworkBuilder::random_seed() |
โ |
v0.2.0 - Enhanced Training (Q1 2024)
v0.3.0 - Advanced Features (Q2 2024)
v0.4.0 - Production Ready (Q3 2024)
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ruvnet/ruv-fann.git
cd ruv-fann
# Run tests
cargo test --all-features
# Check formatting
cargo fmt --check
# Run clippy lints
cargo clippy -- -D warnings
# Generate documentation
cargo doc --open
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Made with โค๏ธ by the ruv-FANN team
Building the future of neural networks and time series forecasting in Rust - one safe, fast, and reliable layer at a time.
๐ง ruv-FANN: Foundation neural networks
๐ neuro-divergent: Advanced forecasting models
๐ ruv-swarm: Industry-leading multi-agent system (84.8% SWE-Bench)