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Cohere provides advanced language models that excel at understanding context, generating human-like text, and performing complex reasoning tasks. Their models are particularly strong in areas like code generation, analysis, and multilingual capabilities.

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Overview

Cohere’s AI models are designed to be helpful, truthful, and scalable. They offer a range of models from lightweight options to powerful enterprise-grade solutions, making them suitable for everything from quick prototyping to production applications.

Command R Series

Latest generation models with enhanced reasoning capabilities

Multilingual Support

Strong performance across multiple languages

Code Intelligence

Specialized models for programming and code analysis

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Available Models

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Command R Plus Latest

The most advanced model in Cohere’s lineup, offering superior reasoning and code generation capabilities.
  • Context Window: 128,000 tokens
  • Best for: Complex reasoning, code generation, analysis
  • Pricing: Higher cost, premium performance

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Command R Latest

Balanced performance with excellent reasoning capabilities for most use cases.
  • Context Window: 128,000 tokens
  • Best for: General AI tasks, analysis, writing
  • Pricing: Moderate cost, good performance balance

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Command R Plus

Enterprise-grade model with enhanced capabilities for complex tasks.
  • Context Window: 128,000 tokens
  • Best for: Advanced reasoning, technical writing
  • Pricing: Premium tier

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Command R

Reliable workhorse model for most AI applications.
  • Context Window: 128,000 tokens
  • Best for: General purpose AI tasks
  • Pricing: Standard tier

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Command

Earlier generation model, still powerful for many tasks.
  • Context Window: 4,096 tokens
  • Best for: Basic text generation, simpler tasks
  • Pricing: Lower cost option

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Command Light Series

Faster, more efficient models for simpler tasks and cost optimization.
  • Context Window: 4,096 tokens
  • Best for: Quick responses, basic analysis
  • Pricing: Most affordable option

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Aya Expanse Series

Specialized multilingual models for global applications.
  • Context Window: 8,000 tokens
  • Best for: Multilingual content, global applications
  • Pricing: Moderate cost

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Setup Instructions

1

Create Account

Visit Cohere Dashboard and create an account
2

Generate API Key

Navigate to API Keys section and create a new API key
3

Configure in Codinit

Add your API key to the Cohere provider settings in Codinit
4

Test Connection

Select a Cohere model and test it with a simple prompt

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Key Features

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Advanced Capabilities

  • Tool Calling: Can use external tools and APIs
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Enhanced with external knowledge
  • Multilingual Support: Strong performance in multiple languages
  • Code Intelligence: Specialized for programming tasks
  • Reasoning: Advanced logical reasoning capabilities

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Use Cases

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Programming Assistance

Perfect for code generation, debugging, and technical documentation.
  • Generate complete functions and classes
  • Debug existing code
  • Write technical documentation
  • Code review and analysis

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Writing and Analysis

Excellent for content creation and analytical tasks.
  • Technical writing
  • Business analysis
  • Research summaries
  • Creative content generation

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Global Applications

Strong performance for international and multilingual use cases.
  • Translation assistance
  • Multilingual content creation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Global business applications

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Pricing Information

Cohere offers flexible pricing based on usage:
  • Free Tier: Limited usage for testing
  • Pay-as-you-go: Based on tokens processed
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing for high-volume usage
Rate Limits: Cohere implements rate limits based on your account tier. Free accounts have lower limits than paid accounts.
Best Practices: Start with Command R models for most applications. Use Command Light for simple tasks where speed is prioritized over quality.