Unlock the Power of Llama Models: Your Comprehensive Guide

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge large language models (LLMs)? Llama models offer developers, researchers, and businesses an accessible platform to build, experiment, and scale generative AI ideas responsibly. This guide provides everything you need to get started, from understanding the models to downloading and running them.

What are Llama Models and Why Should You Care?

Llama models are designed to be a foundational system promoting innovation. Here's why they stand out:

• Open Access: Democratizing access to state-of-the-art LLMs, encouraging widespread innovation.
• Broad Ecosystem: With millions of downloads and thousands of community projects, Llama has a vibrant and supportive ecosystem.
• Trust & Safety: Emphasizing a comprehensive approach to trust and safety, promoting ethical AI development and usage.

Exploring the Llama Model Family

Meta offers a range of Llama models tailored to different needs. Let's take a look at the key features of the Llama 3 family to help you determine which model is right for you.

Model	Launch date	Model sizes	Context Length	Tokenizer	Acceptable use policy	License	Model Card
Llama 2	7/18/2023	7B, 13B, 70B	4K	Sentencepiece	Use Policy	License	Model Card
Llama 3	4/18/2024	8B, 70B	8K	TikToken-based	Use Policy	License	Model Card
Llama 3.1	7/23/2024	8B, 70B, 405B	128K	TikToken-based	Use Policy	License	Model Card
Llama 3.2	9/25/2024	1B, 3B	128K	TikToken-based	Use Policy	License	Model Card
Llama 3.2-Vision	9/25/2024	11B, 90B	128K	TikToken-based	Use Policy	License	Model Card

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading Llama Models

Ready to get your hands on these powerful models? Here’s how:

1. Visit the Meta Llama Website: Go to the Meta Llama website.
2. Accept the License: Carefully read and accept the license agreement.
3. Receive Approval: Await approval of your request; you'll receive a signed URL via email after approval.
4. Install Llama CLI: Use pip install llama-stack. Then, run llama model list to see available models and use llama download --source meta --model-id CHOSEN_MODEL_ID. You will be prompted for the URL from the email.

Running Llama: From Installation to Inference

Before running any models make sure you first install the dependencies:

pip install llama_models[torch]

Next you can begin to run your models with the provided sub-directory scripts.

Get Started with Llama Today

Llama models are powerful language models. By following this guide, you can confidently download, install, and run these models, unlocking a world of possibilities for your research, business, or creative endeavors. Always be mindful of the responsible use guidelines.