Together AI

Together AI provides a comprehensive platform that enables developers, researchers, and businesses to train, fine-tune, and deploy AI models efficiently. They offer access to a wide range of models and provide tools for custom model development.

Setup

Step 1: Create Together AI Account

1. Visit the Together AI Account Setting (opens in a new tab)
2. Sign up for a new account or log in to your existing account
3. Complete the account verification process

Step 2: Generate API Key

1. Navigate to the API Keys section in your Together AI dashboard
2. Click Generate New Key
3. Give your API key a descriptive name
4. Copy the generated API key (you won't be able to see it again)

Step 3: Configure in Lamatic

1. Open your Lamatic.ai Studio (opens in a new tab)
2. Navigate to Models section
3. Select together_ai from the provider list
4. Paste your API key in the designated field
5. Save your changes

Key Features

• Wide Model Access: Access to hundreds of open-source and proprietary models
• Custom Model Training: Tools for training and fine-tuning your own models
• Cost Effective: Competitive pricing for model inference and training
• High Performance: Optimized infrastructure for fast model serving
• Developer Friendly: Comprehensive API and documentation
• Scalable: Automatic scaling based on demand
• Research Support: Specialized tools for AI research and development

Available Models

Together AI supports a wide variety of models including:

• Open Source Models: Llama, Mistral, CodeLlama, and many others
• Proprietary Models: Access to various commercial models
• Custom Models: Deploy and serve your own trained models
• Specialized Models: Models for specific tasks like coding, reasoning, and creative writing
• Research Models: Models designed for research and experimentation

Check the Together AI Models (opens in a new tab) documentation for the complete list of available models and their specifications.

Configuration Options

• API Key: Your Together AI API key for authentication
• Model Selection: Choose from available Together AI models
• Custom Parameters: Configure temperature, max_tokens, top_p, and other generation parameters
• Streaming: Enable real-time text generation streaming
• Custom Model Endpoints: Use your own trained models if available
• Training Configuration: Configure model training parameters if applicable

Best Practices

• API Key Security: Keep your API keys secure and never share them publicly
• Rate Limiting: Be aware of Together AI's rate limits and implement appropriate throttling
• Model Selection: Choose the appropriate model based on your use case and budget
• Error Handling: Implement proper error handling for API failures and rate limits
• Cost Optimization: Monitor your usage and optimize prompts to reduce token consumption
• Performance Monitoring: Track model performance and latency for your specific use cases
• Custom Model Management: If using custom models, ensure proper versioning and deployment

Troubleshooting

Invalid API Key:

• Verify your API key is correct and hasn't expired
• Check if your account has sufficient credits
• Ensure the API key has the necessary permissions

Rate Limit Exceeded:

• Implement exponential backoff in your requests
• Consider upgrading your Together AI plan for higher limits
• Monitor your usage in the Together AI dashboard

Model Not Available:

• Check if the model is available in your region
• Verify your account has access to the specific model
• Contact Together AI support for model availability issues

Authentication Errors:

• Ensure your API key is properly formatted
• Check if your account is active and verified
• Verify you're using the correct API endpoint

Custom Model Issues:

• Verify your custom model is properly deployed and running
• Check model endpoint configuration
• Ensure proper permissions for custom model access
• Verify model compatibility and versioning

Important Notes

• Keep your API keys secure and never share them
• Regularly rotate your API keys for enhanced security
• Monitor your usage and costs in the Together AI dashboard
• Test your integration after adding each key
• Some models may require additional setup or approval
• Be aware of Together AI's terms of service and usage policies
• Custom models may have different pricing and availability
• Consider model licensing and usage rights for custom models

Additional Resources

• Together AI API Documentation (opens in a new tab)
• Model Documentation (opens in a new tab)
• Together AI Community (opens in a new tab)

Need help? Contact Lamatic support (opens in a new tab)