Using Hugging Face Models As API: A Step-by-Step Guide
Use Meta LLaMA-3.2-3B-Instruct as API for chat autocompletion & conversational AI tasks. Set up API token, use Inference API & handle rate limits for free users or upgrade to Pro account.
In this guide, I'll show you how to use Hugging Face models as an API, with Meta LLaMA-3.2-3B-Instruct as an example. This model is designed for chat-based autocompletion and can handle conversational AI tasks effectively. Let's set up the API and get started! Step 1: Choose a Model on Hugging Face Go to Hugging Face Models and search for Meta LLaMA-3.2-3B-Instruct or any other model you’d like to experiment with. Once on the model’s page, confirm it supports the Inference API, which allows it to be used as an API endpoint. Step 2: Create an API Token To access Hugging F...