WizardLM-2 8x22B

About WizardLM-2 8x22B

WizardLM 2 8x22B is Microsoft's instruction-tuned Mixture-of-Experts model, delivering exceptional performance on complex reasoning and coding tasks. Built on the Mixtral architecture with specialized fine-tuning, it achieves remarkable capability through efficient sparse activation. The model excels at following complex instructions, multi-step reasoning, and sophisticated code generation. WizardLM 2 8x22B demonstrates particularly strong performance on benchmarks requiring careful instruction following and nuanced responses. Its MoE architecture provides frontier-adjacent capability while maintaining reasonable inference costs. The model is valuable for applications requiring reliable instruction following and complex task completion. For developers seeking capable AI that excels at understanding and executing detailed instructions, WizardLM 2 8x22B offers specialized capability. It's particularly popular for automated workflows, complex content generation, and applications requiring precise instruction adherence.

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from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.provider.com/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
    ]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

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