Models Nomenclature

Model identifiers follow a structured format to ensure clarity and flexibility when working across different providers and configurations.

Format

client:model::version

  • client → The model provider (e.g., openai, deepseek, grok, gemini, anthropic, ollama, fireworks)

  • model → The exact model name as defined by the provider

  • version → A user-defined label to distinguish between configurations (e.g., v1, default, projectX)

model and version are only required when azLLM is instantiated with custom configurations.

Colon Rules

  • Use a single colon (:) to separate client and model

  • Use double colons (::) to separate model and version

Examples

  • openai:gpt-4.1-2025-04-14::default

  • deepseek:deepseek-chat::v2

  • fireworks:accounts/fireworks/models/llama4-scout-instruct-basic::project1

Notes

  • For default configurations, simply provide the client name (e.g., openai). A default model and version will be applied automatically.

  • For custom configurations, always use the full client:model::version format.