LLM Reference

Palmyra Models by Writer

WriterApache 2.0Open source
6 models2023Up to 128k ctxFrom $5/1M input

Details

ResearcherWriter
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models6
Released2023
Max context128k

About

The Palmyra family of large language models (LLMs), developed by Writer, consists of several models tailored for diverse tasks, including Palmyra-Large, a 20-billion parameter causal decoder-only model trained on a massive dataset of over 800 billion tokens. This foundational model adeptly handles nuanced tasks such as sentiment classification and summarization. Writer has also introduced specialized models like Palmyra-Med for healthcare and Palmyra-Fin for finance, which achieve leading benchmark results in their respective areas. These models are ideally suited for precision in regulated industries and are available via Writer's platform, APIs, and open-model licenses. The Palmyra models stand out for their efficiency, utilizing cost-effective training techniques to maintain high accuracy even with relatively smaller parameter counts.

Current Variants

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

5 in view1 retired

Use when the workload needs 2k context and 20B parameters.

2023-032k context20B parameters

Use when the workload needs 2k context and 5B parameters.

2023-032k context5B parameters

Use when the workload needs 2k context and 128M parameters.

2023-032k context128M parameters

Use when the workload needs 2k context and 20B parameters.

2023-032k context20B parameters
Palmyra 3BCurrent

Use when the workload needs 2k context and 3B parameters.

2023-032k context3B parameters

Release Timeline

2 release groups
2023-03
5 current
Palmyra 20B
2k context20B parameters
Current
Palmyra 3B
2k context3B parameters
Current
Palmyra Base
2k context5B parameters
Current
Palmyra Large
2k context20B parameters
Current
Palmyra Small
2k context128M parameters
Current
Unknown release
1 retired
Palmyra Creative
128k context
Replaced

Replaced By

Keep for legacy integrations; evaluate Palmyra X5 before new work.

Specifications(6 models)

Palmyra model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextParameters
Palmyra Large2023-032k20B
Palmyra Base2023-032k5B
Palmyra Small2023-032k128M
Palmyra 20B2023-032k20B
Palmyra 3B2023-032k3B

Available From(1 provider)

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmyra used for?
Palmyra is used for coding. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
How does Palmyra compare to Camel?
Palmyra by Writer is strongest where you need coding, while Camel by Writer is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. Palmyra has 6 listed variants and reaches up to 128k context, while Camel reaches up to 4k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
Which Palmyra model should I use?
For the lowest listed input price, start with Palmyra Creative through Writer AI Studio at $5/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Palmyra Large with 2k context.