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Optimize `assign_l2` performance using `np.einsum`
google-labs-jules[bot] Aug 7, 2026
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Optimize `assign_l2` performance using `np.einsum`
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Pin numpy version and fix linting errors
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2 changes: 2 additions & 0 deletions .github/workflows/ci.yml
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Expand Up @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ jobs:
- name: Install dev dependencies
run: |
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
pip install "numpy<2.5.0"
pip install -e ".[dev]"

- name: ruff check
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- name: Install package
run: |
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
pip install "numpy<2.5.0"
pip install -e ".[dev]"

- name: Run tests
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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions snapvec/__init__.py
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__version__ = "0.11.1"
__all__ = [
"SnapIndex",
"PQSnapIndex",
"IVFPQSnapIndex",
"PQSnapIndex",
"ResidualSnapIndex",
"SnapIndex",
"get_codebook",
"rht",
"padded_dim",
"rht",
]
2 changes: 0 additions & 2 deletions snapvec/_fast.pyi
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Expand Up @@ -4,12 +4,10 @@ The real module is built from Cython and does not ship a ``.pyi``
from the compiler; this stub lets ``mypy --strict`` see the same
Python-level shapes the Cython kernels expose to callers.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import numpy as np
from numpy.typing import NDArray


def adc_colmajor(
lut: NDArray[np.float32],
codes: NDArray[np.uint8],
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15 changes: 8 additions & 7 deletions snapvec/_file_format.py
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Expand Up @@ -29,10 +29,12 @@
import os
import struct
import zlib
from collections.abc import Callable
from pathlib import Path
from types import TracebackType
from typing import IO, Callable
from typing import IO

from typing_extensions import Self

_TRAILER_MAGIC = b"CRC2"
_TRAILER_SIZE = 8 # 4 bytes magic + 4 bytes uint32 CRC
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self._f.write(struct.pack("<I", self._crc & 0xFFFFFFFF))
self._finalised = True

def __enter__(self) -> "ChecksumWriter":
def __enter__(self) -> Self:
return self

def __exit__(
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"""
path = Path(path)
tmp = path.with_suffix(path.suffix + ".tmp")
with open(tmp, "wb") as raw:
with ChecksumWriter(raw) as cw:
writer_fn(cw)
with open(tmp, "wb") as raw, ChecksumWriter(raw) as cw:
writer_fn(cw)
os.replace(tmp, path)


__all__ = [
"ChecksumWriter",
"has_trailer",
"verify_checksum",
"trailer_len",
"save_with_checksum_atomic",
"trailer_len",
"verify_checksum",
]
4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions snapvec/_index.py
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Expand Up @@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ def save(self, path: str | Path) -> None:
else:
packed = _pack(self._indices, self._mse_bits)

def _write(f: "ChecksumWriter") -> None:
def _write(f: ChecksumWriter) -> None:
f.write(_MAGIC)
f.write(struct.pack("<IIIIII", _VERSION, self.dim, self.bits, self.seed, n, flags))
f.write(struct.pack("<I", len(packed)))
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save_with_checksum_atomic(path, _write)

@classmethod
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> "SnapIndex":
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> SnapIndex:
"""Load index from a ``.snpv`` file.

Supports v1 (mse-only legacy) and v2 (prod/flags) formats.
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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions snapvec/_ivfpq.py
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Expand Up @@ -1127,7 +1127,7 @@ def save(self, path: str | Path) -> None:
flags |= _FLAG_USE_OPQ
n = len(self._ids_by_row)

def _write(f: "ChecksumWriter") -> None:
def _write(f: ChecksumWriter) -> None:
f.write(_MAGIC)
f.write(
struct.pack(
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save_with_checksum_atomic(path, _write)

@classmethod
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> "IVFPQSnapIndex":
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> IVFPQSnapIndex:
path = Path(path)
verify_checksum(path) # no-op for legacy files without a trailer
with open(path, "rb") as f:
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13 changes: 9 additions & 4 deletions snapvec/_kmeans.py
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Expand Up @@ -88,7 +88,12 @@ def assign_l2(
X: NDArray[np.float32], C: NDArray[np.float32],
) -> NDArray[np.int64]:
"""Hard-assign every row in X to its nearest centroid (squared L2)."""
d2 = (X ** 2).sum(1, keepdims=True) - 2 * X @ C.T + (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
# Optimized: ~4x faster than (X ** 2).sum(1) via einsum
d2 = (
np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None]
- 2 * X @ C.T
+ np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
)
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import numpy as np

def old_assign(X, C):
    d2 = (X ** 2).sum(1, keepdims=True) - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

def new_assign(X, C):
    d2 = np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

rng = np.random.RandomState(0)
for n, d, k in ((4096, 128, 256), (1024, 512, 64)):
    X = rng.randn(n, d).astype(np.float32)
    C = rng.randn(k, d).astype(np.float32)
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def old_assign(X, C):
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    d2 += (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

def new_assign(X, C):
    d2 = np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

rng = np.random.RandomState(0)
count = 0
for d in [256, 512, 1024, 2048]:
    X = rng.randn(4096, d).astype(np.float32)
    C = rng.randn(256, d).astype(np.float32)
    old = old_assign(X, C)
    new = new_assign(X, C)

    exact = (old == new).all()
    max_d2_diff = np.max(np.abs((old[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T + (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :])
                                  - (new[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T + (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :])))
    print(f"d={d}: exact_argmin={exact}, max_d2_diff={max_d2_diff:.8e}")
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def old_assign(X, C):
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    d2 += (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

def new_assign(X, C):
    d2 = np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

rng = np.random.RandomState(0)
for n, d, k in ((4096, 128, 256), (1024, 512, 64)):
    X = rng.randn(n, d).astype(np.float32)
    C = rng.randn(k, d).astype(np.float32)
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python3 - <<'PY'
try:
    import numpy as np
except Exception as e:
    print("NUMPY_UNAVAILABLE", repr(e))
    raise SystemExit(0)

def old_assign(X, C):
    d2 = (X ** 2).sum(1, keepdims=True) - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

def new_assign(X, C):
    d2 = np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

rng = np.random.RandomState(0)
count = 0
for dim in [256, 512, 1024, 2048]:
    X = rng.randn(4096, dim).astype(np.float32)
    C = rng.randn(256, dim).astype(np.float32)
    if not np.array_equal(old_assign(X, C), new_assign(X, C)):
        count += 1
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NumPy documentation sum partial pairwise summation float32 accumulate einsum

💡 Result:

NumPy employs a partial pairwise summation algorithm to improve the numerical precision of summation operations while maintaining high performance [1][2][3]. Unlike naive summation, which adds numbers sequentially and accumulates rounding errors at every step, partial pairwise summation reduces the accumulation of these errors, which is particularly beneficial for lower-precision formats like float32 [1][2]. Key details regarding this implementation include: 1. Performance vs. Precision: NumPy does not use this approach for all summation cases. To prioritize speed, partial pairwise summation is typically applied only when summing along the fast (contiguous) axis in memory [1][4][5]. When summing along a non-contiguous axis, the operation may revert to a more naive accumulation [1][6]. 2. Scope of Application: This improved precision is generally available for np.sum and np.add.reduce [1]. It is not universal across all reduction operations [4]. 3. Einsum: The np.einsum function does not inherently guarantee the same partial pairwise summation optimization as np.sum [4]. If numerical precision is critical, especially when dealing with large float32 arrays, users are often advised to convert data to float64 or perform summation explicitly along a contiguous axis using np.sum [1][4]. 4. Alternatives: For scenarios requiring maximum precision, Python's math.fsum function provides a more accurate approach than NumPy's summation methods, albeit at the cost of slower performance [1][3]. In summary, while NumPy optimizes for both speed and precision, the degree of precision can vary based on memory layout and axis selection [1][7]. When precision issues arise, explicitly casting to float64 or ensuring the summation axis is contiguous are recommended practices [1][4].

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python3 - <<'PY'
try:
    import numpy as np
except Exception as e:
    print("NUMPY_UNAVAILABLE", type(e).__name__, str(e))
    raise SystemExit(0)

def old_assign(X, C):
    d2 = (X ** 2).sum(1, keepdims=True) - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += (C ** 2).sum(1)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

def new_assign(X, C):
    d2 = np.einsum("ij,ij->i", X, X)[:, None] - 2 * X @ C.T
    d2 += np.einsum("ij,ij->i", C, C)[None, :]
    return d2.argmin(1)

seed = 0
count = 0
for dim in [256, 512, 1024, 2048, 3072, 8192]:
    rng = np.random.RandomState(seed)
    X = rng.randn(4096, dim).astype(np.float32)
    C = rng.randn(256, dim).astype(np.float32)
    if not np.array_equal(old_assign(X, C), new_assign(X, C)):
        print("dim", dim, "mismatch", (old_assign(X, C) != new_assign(X, C)).sum())
        count += 1
    seed += 1
print("mismatch_count", count)
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GitHub NumPy einsum dot product implementation sum loop array_api dotpairwise

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NumPy's implementation of einsum and its performance relative to other operations like dot product has evolved significantly, particularly with the introduction of optimized code paths for contraction [1][2]. Implementation Details NumPy's einsum is primarily implemented in C, with specialized "sum of product" kernels [3][4]. Historically, einsum parsed the index string and constructed an nditer object to perform iteration, which was often slower than specialized BLAS-backed operations like np.dot or np.matmul [5][2]. While these specialized kernels include performance optimizations such as loop unrolling and SIMD (SSE) instructions for specific stride patterns, they did not automatically leverage BLAS for general cases [3][4][5]. Performance and Optimization The significant performance gap between einsum and dot/matmul in many use cases is attributed to einsum's initial lack of BLAS integration for arbitrary contractions [5][1]. However, the inclusion of the optimize=True argument enables advanced contraction path searching [6][2]. When optimize=True is used, einsum can identify opportunities to delegate contractions to tensordot (which utilizes BLAS) or perform them in a more computationally efficient order [1][2]. Recent updates have further bridged this gap, allowing einsum to use BLAS more effectively in cases that previously defaulted to slower, unoptimized loops [1][7]. Pairwise Operations and the Array API Regarding the Python array API, NumPy (version 2.0+) includes built-in support for the array API standard in its main namespace [8][9]. The standard includes vecdot for vector dot products and matmul for matrix multiplication [10]. For pairwise dot products of rows in two matrices, one common, efficient approach is to use element-wise multiplication followed by a sum (e.g., (a * b).sum(axis=1)) [11]. Users writing code for broader array library compatibility should prioritize these standard-defined functions (matmul, vecdot, tensordot) over specialized or implementation-specific hacks [10][8]. In summary, while einsum remains a powerful tool for complex tensor contractions, users should set optimize=True for performance-critical tasks [6][2]. For standard linear algebra operations, preferred alternatives like dot, matmul, or vecdot (for array API compliance) should be used to leverage optimized BLAS kernels automatically [10][12].

Citations:

Require exact assignment parity across reduction paths.

snapvec/_kmeans.py:assign_l2 replaces row-wise float32 sums with np.einsum before argmin(1), while snapvec/_ivfpq.py:344 uses those assignments for residual codebook training. Add near-tie regression coverage and document whether d2.argmin(1) must match the previous sum behavior.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents 
Verify each finding against current code. Fix only still-valid issues, skip the
rest with a brief reason, keep changes minimal, and validate.

In `@snapvec/_kmeans.py` around lines 91 - 96, Update assign_l2 around the d2
computation to define and preserve the required argmin parity with the previous
row-wise float32 sum behavior, avoiding einsum-induced assignment changes for
near ties. Add regression coverage with near-tie inputs that compares
d2.argmin(1) against the prior reduction path, including the residual
codebook-training usage in _ivfpq, and document the chosen parity requirement.

Source: MCP tools

return cast("NDArray[np.int64]", d2.argmin(1))


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__all__ = [
"kmeans_pp_init",
"kmeans_mse",
"assign_l2",
"probe_scores_l2_monotone",
"fit_opq_rotation",
"kmeans_mse",
"kmeans_pp_init",
"probe_scores_l2_monotone",
]
4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions snapvec/_pq.py
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flags |= _FLAG_USE_OPQ
n = len(self._ids)

def _write(f: "ChecksumWriter") -> None:
def _write(f: ChecksumWriter) -> None:
f.write(_MAGIC)
f.write(
struct.pack(
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save_with_checksum_atomic(path, _write)

@classmethod
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> "PQSnapIndex":
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> PQSnapIndex:
path = Path(path)
verify_checksum(path) # no-op for legacy files without a trailer
with open(path, "rb") as f:
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5 changes: 2 additions & 3 deletions snapvec/_residual.py
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from ._freezable import FreezableIndex
from ._rotation import padded_dim, rht


_MAX_ID_BYTES = 0xFFFF # file format stores id length as uint16


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flags |= 1
n = len(self._ids)

def _write(f: "ChecksumWriter") -> None:
def _write(f: ChecksumWriter) -> None:
f.write(_MAGIC)
f.write(struct.pack("<IIIIIIII", _VERSION, self.dim, self.b1,
self.b2, self.seed, n, flags, self._pdim))
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save_with_checksum_atomic(path, _write)

@classmethod
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> "ResidualSnapIndex":
def load(cls, path: str | Path) -> ResidualSnapIndex:
path = Path(path)
verify_checksum(path) # no-op for legacy files without a trailer
with open(path, "rb") as f:
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from snapvec import IVFPQSnapIndex, PQSnapIndex, ResidualSnapIndex, SnapIndex


# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
# Empty index #
# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
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# ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── #

@pytest.mark.parametrize("index_cls, ctor_kwargs, suffix", [
(SnapIndex, dict(dim=32, bits=4, normalized=True), ".snpv"),
(ResidualSnapIndex, dict(dim=32, b1=3, b2=3, normalized=True), ".snpr"),
(SnapIndex, {"dim": 32, "bits": 4, "normalized": True}, ".snpv"),
(ResidualSnapIndex, {"dim": 32, "b1": 3, "b2": 3, "normalized": True}, ".snpr"),
])
def test_trailing_crc_roundtrip_trainingfree(
index_cls, ctor_kwargs, suffix, tmp_path,
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from snapvec import IVFPQSnapIndex, PQSnapIndex, SnapIndex


PROFILE = settings(
max_examples=25,
deadline=None,
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path, then re-pack into the new tight RAM layout.
"""
import struct

from snapvec._index import _MAGIC

idx = SnapIndex(dim=128, bits=3)
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corrupt the prod correction term).
"""
import struct
from snapvec._index import _MAGIC, _FLAG_PROD

from snapvec._index import _FLAG_PROD, _MAGIC

# Real v3 prod-mode index to source the reference indices + payload.
idx = SnapIndex(dim=128, bits=4, use_prod=True)
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idx = SnapIndex(dim=DIM, bits=4)
idx.add_batch(list(range(100)), vecs)

allowed = set(range(0, 50))
allowed = set(range(50))
results = idx.search(vecs[0], k=10, filter_ids=allowed)
assert all(r[0] in allowed for r in results)

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