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Teknium

4 models across 2 families · Latest: OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B (2023-12)

Steerable AI models for open-source innovation

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Teknium's portfolio covers 4 active models across 2 non-obsolete families, with task labels spanning coding and classification. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.

Portfolio context: 2 decision-task tags, 4 active tracked models, latest research stamp 2026-05-19.

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Active models

4

Non-deprecated SKUs linked to this researcher

Active families

2

Non-obsolete families in coverage

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0 OSS

0 open-weight (text match)

Decision task tags

2

Mapped to the site-wide task taxonomy

Latest dated release

2023-12-15

OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B

Freshness

2026-05-19

Researched 16d ago

fresh

Release cadence

Showing 4 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B (2023-12-15).

Where this lab wins

  • Coding: 1 tracked model with SWE-bench / HumanEval-style scores.
  • Classification: 1 tracked model with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.

Flagship quality / price signal

Anchor SKU: OpenHermes 2.5 Mistral 7B (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).

Coding task grade B · benchmark humaneval score 54.8 · cheapest tracked output from ladder $0.200 per 1M tokens

Teknium is an AI research organization founded in N/A. Steerable AI models for open-source innovation. Teknium ships 2 model families totaling 4 models, with the most recent release OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B in 2023-12. Notable families include OpenHermes 2 and OpenHermes. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Teknium model.

About

Teknium1, known in academic and professional circles as Teknium, has established themselves as a significant figure in the field of generative AI and large language models (LLMs). They have a notable presence on GitHub, where their contributions are a testament to their dedication to open-source development. This approach not only fosters transparency but also invites collaboration from other researchers and developers, strengthening the community around LLMs 3. Their leadership in NousResearch, a company focusing on developing and releasing open-source LLMs, highlights their commitment to making cutting-edge research accessible to everyone. Teknium's expertise is evident in their development and release of several sophisticated LLMs through NousResearch's Hugging Face organization. Models such as Nous-Hermes-2-Mixtral-8x7B, Nous-Hermes-2-Yi-34B, and GPT4-x-Vicuna-13b reflect their deep understanding of various model architectures and training methodologies 3. This diverse range of models showcases their proficiency in both the theoretical and practical aspects of LLM development. Additionally, Teknium's personal page on Hugging Face presents further innovations like the OpenHermes series, underscoring their ability to independently drive the field forward. Beyond model development, Teknium has made substantial contributions to dataset creation and benchmark analysis, crucial aspects of LLM development. Their projects include GPTeacher, a modular dataset collection generated by GPT-4, and LLM-Benchmark-Logs, which compiles benchmarks of various LLMs 3. Through these initiatives, Teknium demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire LLM ecosystem, from data generation to performance evaluation. Furthermore, Teknium's involvement in collaborative projects such as Open Orca illustrates their dedication to community-driven research initiatives. This collaborative spirit, combined with their technical expertise and commitment to open-source principles, positions Teknium as a pivotal contributor to the dynamic and rapidly advancing field of generative AI and LLMs.

Featured models

ModelReleasedContextInput price ($/1M)Output price ($/1M)License
OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B2023-12-1532k$0.2$0.2Unknown
OpenHermes 2.5 Mistral 7B2023-12-1532k$0.2$0.2Unknown
OpenHermes 13B2023-07-184k--Unknown

Model families

Recent releases

  1. OpenHermes 2 Mistral 7B- 2023-12-15
  2. OpenHermes 2.5 Mistral 7B- 2023-12-15
  3. OpenHermes 13B- 2023-07-18
  4. OpenHermes 7B- 2023-07-18

FAQ

Who founded Teknium and when?

Teknium was founded in N/A and is associated with N/A.

What models has Teknium released?

Teknium ships 4 models across 2 families: OpenHermes 2 and OpenHermes.

Is Teknium's technology open source?

LLMReference does not yet have enough model license data to classify Teknium's releases.

Where is Teknium headquartered?

Teknium is headquartered in N/A.

What is Teknium known for?

Steerable AI models for open-source innovation. Its most prominent tracked family is OpenHermes 2.

How can I access Teknium's models?

Teknium's models are available via Fireworks AI and Together AI.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.