Generation
Beam search
Beam search explores multiple candidate sequences in parallel.
Quick definition
Beam search explores multiple candidate sequences in parallel.
- Category: Generation
- Focus: output style and randomness
- Used in: Lower randomness for precise, repeatable answers.
What it means
It balances quality and diversity by keeping the top beams. In generation workflows, beam search often shapes output style and randomness.
How it works
Generation settings control how the model samples tokens. They trade off creativity, determinism, and safety.
Why it matters
Generation settings trade off creativity, determinism, and safety.
Common use cases
- Lower randomness for precise, repeatable answers.
- Higher randomness for brainstorming and creative tasks.
- Stopping rules to end output at the right time.
Example
Use beam width 5 for higher quality summaries.
Pitfalls and tips
High randomness can reduce accuracy while low randomness can be repetitive. Tune per task and evaluate results.
In BoltAI
In BoltAI, this appears in model settings that shape responses.
