North Models by Cohere
1 model2026Up to 256k ctx
Details
ResearcherCohere
LicenseApache 2.0(OSI)
Commercial useCommercial use allowed
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 derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
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)
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.
