What is it?
What it is
Copyright 2020 The HuggingFace Team. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
Why it exists
🤗 Transformers: the model-definition framework for state-of-the-art machine learning models in text, vision, audio, and multimodal models, for both inference and training.
Who should use it
Teams building with Python who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How transformers works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open transformers, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Active Python ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
Install Transformers in your virtual environment.
FAQ
What is transformers?
transformers is an open-source project licensed under Apache-2.0.
What language is transformers built with?
Primary language: Python.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under Apache-2.0. Check the license for commercial use.
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