Inference
Tokenizer
The component that converts raw text into tokens (and back) for a language model.
In depth
The component that converts raw text into tokens (and back) for a language model. Different models use different tokenizers with different vocabularies, which is why the same text produces different token counts across models. Understanding your tokenizer matters for cost estimation, context window management, and prompt optimization. BPE (Byte Pair Encoding) is the most common tokenization algorithm used by modern LLMs.
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BPE (Byte Pair Encoding) is the most common tokenization algorithm used by modern LLMs.
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FAQ
What is Tokenizer?
The component that converts raw text into tokens (and back) for a language model.
Why does Tokenizer matter for AI developers?
Tokenizer sits in the Inference part of the AI stack. Understanding it helps you make better decisions when building, debugging, and shipping AI features.
Where can I learn more about Tokenizer?
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Related terms
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In-Context Learning
The ability of a language model to learn new tasks from examples or instructions provided in the prompt, without any weight updates or training.
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Top-K / Top-P Sampling
Two methods for controlling the randomness of model output during token generation.
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Token
The basic unit of text that LLMs process.
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