Hymalaia supports integration with several popular embedding model providers. This flexibility allows you to choose the model that best aligns with your performance, language, and efficiency needs.

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OpenAI Models

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text-embedding-3-small

  • Description: Newer, more efficient embedding model
  • Strengths: Great balance between performance and efficiency

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text-embedding-3-large

  • Description: Large embedding model in the OpenAI lineup
  • Strengths: Best performance among OpenAI’s offerings

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OpenAI Credentials Setup

  1. Sign up at OpenAI.
  2. Generate an API key.
  3. Enter your OpenAI key in the Hymalaia Admin Panel.

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Cohere Models

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embed-english-v3.0

  • Description: Optimized for English-language content
  • Strengths: Strong performance for most English use cases

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embed-english-light-v3.0

  • Description: Lightweight version for faster performance
  • Strengths: Efficient for simpler or high-volume tasks

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Cohere Credentials Setup

  1. Create an account on Cohere.
  2. Follow their documentation to obtain an API key.
  3. Use the API key in Hymalaia to configure embedding.

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Voyage Models

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voyage-large-2-instruct

  • Description: Instruction-tuned, high-performing embedding model

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voyage-light-2-instruct

  • Description: Lighter model with a performance/efficiency trade-off

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Voyage Credentials Setup

  1. Sign up at Voyage AI.
  2. Follow their integration guide to get your API key.
  3. Enter your Voyage API key in Hymalaia.

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Vertex AI (Google)

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gecko

  • Description: Google’s powerful and efficient embedding model
  • Note: Requires Google Cloud Platform (GCP) setup

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Vertex AI Credentials Setup

  1. Create a GCP account.
  2. Create a new project.
  3. Enable the Vertex AI API.
  4. Create a service account with Vertex AI permissions.
  5. Generate a JSON key for that service account.
  6. Upload the JSON key in Hymalaia.

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Choosing the Right Model

FactorRecommendation
Task ComplexityUse larger models like text-embedding-3-large or voyage-large-2-instruct
Language SpecificityCohere’s models are ideal for English-specific applications
Performance vs. EfficiencyConsider -light models for faster processing with some trade-offs
Setup ComplexityOpenAI and Cohere are simpler to set up; Gecko requires GCP configuration

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Best Practices

  • Experiment: Try different models with your real data to compare results.
  • Monitor: Track effectiveness across different use cases.
  • Update Regularly: Check for updates or new model versions from providers.
  • Secure Credentials: Use the Hymalaia Admin Panel to securely store API keys or upload credentials.

📌 Note: Always refer to the provider’s official documentation for the most accurate and current information.