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Cactus Needle 3: Lightweight Automation Models Match DeepSeek V4 Flash

Cactus Needle 3 is a lightweight automation model with 8-29MB size that matches DeepSeek V4 Flash in performance. It features tool calls, structured JSON output, and a novel neural network architecture called Monarch Hadamard MLP, which reduces computational costs. The model supports multiple languages and can be deployed on various platforms.

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2026HenryNdubuaku
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This could be useful for developers looking for efficient, lightweight models for automation tasks that require structured data output and can run on various devices.

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