Models
Tokens
Tokens are the basic units of text that models process.
Quick definition
Tokens are the basic units of text that models process.
- Category: Models
- Focus: model capability and fit
- Used in: Choosing a model that fits latency and cost constraints.
What it means
A word can be one token or multiple tokens depending on tokenization. In models workflows, tokens often shapes model capability and fit.
How it works
Model architecture and scale determine capability. Context length, parameter count, and modality support vary across models.
Why it matters
Model architecture affects capability, context length, and speed.
Common use cases
- Choosing a model that fits latency and cost constraints.
- Selecting longer context for document-heavy workflows.
- Using specialized models for code, vision, or speech.
Example
fantastic might be split into multiple tokens.
Pitfalls and tips
Bigger is not always better. Match the model to the task and evaluate in production.
In BoltAI
In BoltAI, this shows up in model selection and configuration.
