ml-explore/mlx

[BUG] Missing `array-api` methods

Closed

#3,484 opened on May 5, 2026

View on GitHubContributor guide
 (3 comments) (2 reactions) (0 assignees)C++ (1,794 forks)batch import
enhancementgood first issuepython

Repository metrics

Stars
 (26,216 stars)
PR merge metrics
 (Avg merge 6d 17h) (75 merged PRs in 30d)

Description

Describe the bug The current array-api implementation is currently missing a few methods

To Reproduce

from_dlpack:

import mlx.core as mx

mx.array([[0, 1], [2, 3]]).__array_namespace__().from_dlpack

as_array(..., copy=...):

import mlx.core as mx

mx.array([[0, 1], [2, 3]]).__array_namespace__().asarray(mx.array([[0, 1], [2, 3]]), copy=True)

Expected behavior I would expect the above to work. I assume there are others as well.

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS Version: 15.1 (24B83)
  • Version: 0.31.2

Additional context

Contributor guide

Research direction
Identify missing array api methods by comparing the current mlx array API with the Python array api standard. Implement missing methods following the existing patterns in the mlx Python bindings.
Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Pythonmlx
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70