North Models by Cohere
1 model2026Up to 256k ctx
Details
ResearcherCohere
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models1
Released2026
Max context256k
Capabilities
ReasoningAll models
Function CallingAll models
Tool UseAll models
Structured OutputsAll models
Links
WebsiteAbout
Cohere's North family is a next-generation open-weights model line focused on agentic and developer-facing tasks. North-Mini-Code-1.0 is the inaugural member, using a sparse mixture-of-experts architecture optimized for code generation, agentic software engineering, and terminal-based workflows.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view
North Mini Code 1.0Current
Use when the workload needs code, 256k context, and reasoning.
2026-06code256k contextreasoning
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mini Code 1.0 | Use when the workload needs code, 256k context, and reasoning. | 2026-06 | code256k contextreasoning | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-06
1 current
North Mini Code 1.0
Currentcode256k contextreasoning
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mini Code 1.0 | 2026-06 | 256k | 30B (MoE, 3B active) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Comparisons
All comparisons →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is North used for?
- North is used for code, coding, and agents. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does North compare to Command?
- North by Cohere is strongest where you need code, while Command by Cohere is the closest related family to check for multilingual. North has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 256k context, while Command reaches up to 256k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which North model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because North does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate North Mini Code 1.0 with 256k context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, and structured outputs.
