LLM Reference

Camel Models by Writer

WriterApache 2.0Open source
1 model2023Up to 4k ctx

Last refreshed 2026-05-19. Next refresh: weekly.

Details

ResearcherWriter
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models1
Released2023
Max context4k

About

The Camel family of large language models (LLMs) is centered around Writer's Palmyra-Base model, with Camel-5b being a notable member. This model is particularly renowned for its instruction-following capabilities, showcasing versatility and high performance. Camel-5b is trained on a vast dataset of instruction-response pairs curated by Writer's linguist team, allowing it to adeptly manage complex instructions and produce contextually relevant outputs. Additionally, there are other models within the Camel family on platforms like Hugging Face, potentially fine-tuned for specific applications or datasets. However, detailed insights into the entire range of Camel models and their training data are limited.

Decision facts

Best fit
General model comparison
Capability starting point
Camel 5B with 4k context
Lowest tracked input
Not tracked
Closest related family
Palmyra

Current Variants

Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.

1 in view
Camel 5BCurrent

Use when the workload needs 4k context and 5B parameters.

2023-044k context5B parameters

Release Timeline

1 release group
2023-04
1 current
Camel 5B
4k context5B parameters
Current

Specifications(1 models)

Camel model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextParameters
Camel 5B2023-044k5B

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