BEFORE CHOOSING A MODEL DOWNLOAD
Record the exact repository ID and full commit revision.
Read the model card, license, intended use and limitations yourself.
Check the intended runner's documented file format and required companion files.
Select exact filenames for a repeatable preview.
Keep --dry-run on every preview command.
Read the selected file list and transfer total; cache state can change it.
Separate download/storage planning from RAM/VRAM/runtime compatibility.
Do not mistake config files for a usable model or a pinned revision for a safety audit.
Decide whether to continue, select a different artifact, or stop.
This exercise ends at preview. No weight download or inference command is included.