SmolLM 1.7B

Open WeightModel weights are publicly available — can be downloaded and self-hosted

Released July 20242K context≈ 1,536 words1.7B params

SmolLM 1.7B punches above its weight for a model of its size, handling straightforward text tasks like summarization, Q&A, and simple reasoning with surprising competence. It's the compact colleague who gets things done quickly without demanding much compute — though it struggles with complex multi-step reasoning or nuanced tasks that larger models handle more gracefully. Its open weights and permissive license make it easy to inspect, fine-tune, and deploy anywhere.

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Reasoning & Logic

SmolLM 1.7B

Open WeightModel weights are publicly available — can be downloaded and self-hosted

Released July 20242K context≈ 1,536 words1.7B params

SmolLM 1.7B punches above its weight for a model of its size, handling straightforward text tasks like summarization, Q&A, and simple reasoning with surprising competence. It's the compact colleague who gets things done quickly without demanding much compute — though it struggles with complex multi-step reasoning or nuanced tasks that larger models handle more gracefully. Its open weights and permissive license make it easy to inspect, fine-tune, and deploy anywhere.

Capabilities

Capability scores are AI-generated based on model documentation, benchmarks, and technical specifications. Learn more

Coding

Basic

Reasoning & Logic

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Fine-TuneA model created by training an existing pre-trained model on new data to specialize it for specific tasks or behaviors.Multi-Step ReasoningThe ability to break down complex problems into smaller steps and solve them sequentially, rather than jumping directly to an answer.ReasoningThe model's ability to work through multi-step logical problems and provide justified answers rather than just pattern-matching.WeightsThe numerical parameters inside a neural network that determine how it processes input and generates output.

SmolLM 1.7B

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SmolLM 1.7B

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