Running a large language model (LLMS) presents significant challenges due to its hardware requirements, but there are many options to make these powerful tools accessible. Today’s landscape offers several approaches – from ingestion models to APIs provided by major players such as Openai and Anthropic, to deploying open source alternatives through platforms such as Hug Face and Ollama. Whether you are connecting models remotely or running them locally, understanding key technologies such as timely engineering and output structure can greatly improve the performance of a specific application. This article explores practical aspects of implementing LLM, providing developers with knowledge to navigate hardware constraints, selecting appropriate deployment methods, and optimizing model output through proven techniques.
1. Using the LLM API: A quick introduction
The LLM API provides a way to directly access powerful language models without managing the infrastructure. These services handle complex computing requirements, allowing developers to focus on implementation. In this tutorial, we will use examples to understand the implementation of these LLMs to achieve their advanced potential in a more direct and product-oriented way. To keep this tutorial simple, we limited ourselves to implementing some of the closed source models, and finally, we added a high-level overview of the open source models.
2. Implementing closed source LLM: API-based solutions
Enclosed source LLM provides powerful capabilities through a direct API interface, requiring minimal infrastructure while providing state-of-the-art performance. Maintained by companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, these models provide developers with accessible production intelligence that can be accessed through simple API calls.
2.1 Let’s explore how to use one of the easiest closed source APIs, the human API.
# First, install the Anthropic Python library
!pip install anthropic
import anthropic
import os
client = anthropic.Anthropic(
api_key=os.environ.get("YOUR_API_KEY"), # Store your API key as an environment variable
)
2.1.1 Application: Robots that answer user guide on context questions
import anthropic
import os
from typing import Dict, List, Optional
class ClaudeDocumentQA:
"""
An agent that uses Claude to answer questions based strictly on the content
of a provided document.
"""
def __init__(self, api_key: Optional[str] = None):
"""Initialize the Claude client with API key."""
self.client = anthropic.Anthropic(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
)
# Updated to use the correct model string format
self.model = "claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219"
def process_question(self, document: str, question: str) -> str:
"""
Process a user question based on document context.
Args:
document: The text document to use as context
question: The user's question about the document
Returns:
Claude's response answering the question based on the document
"""
# Create a system prompt that instructs Claude to only use the provided document
system_prompt = """
You are a helpful assistant that answers questions based ONLY on the information
provided in the DOCUMENT below. If the answer cannot be found in the document,
say "I cannot find information about this in the provided document."
Do not use any prior knowledge outside of what's explicitly stated in the document.
"""
# Construct the user message with document and question
user_message = f"""
DOCUMENT:
{document}
QUESTION:
{question}
Answer the question using only information from the DOCUMENT above. If the information
isn't in the document, say so clearly.
"""
try:
# Send request to Claude
response = self.client.messages.create(
model=self.model,
max_tokens=1000,
temperature=0.0, # Low temperature for factual responses
system=system_prompt,
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": user_message}
]
)
return response.content[0].text
except Exception as e:
# Better error handling with details
return f"Error processing request: {str(e)}"
def batch_process(self, document: str, questions: List[str]) -> Dict[str, str]:
"""
Process multiple questions about the same document.
Args:
document: The text document to use as context
questions: List of questions to answer
Returns:
Dictionary mapping questions to answers
"""
results = {}
for question in questions:
results = self.process_question(document, question)
return results### Test Code
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Sample document (an instruction manual excerpt)
sample_document = """
QUICKSTART GUIDE: MODEL X3000 COFFEE MAKER
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Unpack the coffee maker and remove all packaging materials.
2. Rinse the water reservoir and fill with fresh, cold water up to the MAX line.
3. Insert the gold-tone filter into the filter basket.
4. Add ground coffee (1 tbsp per cup recommended).
5. Close the lid and ensure the carafe is properly positioned on the warming plate.
6. Plug in the coffee maker and press the POWER button.
7. Press the BREW button to start brewing.
FEATURES:
- Programmable timer: Set up to 24 hours in advance
- Strength control: Choose between Regular, Strong, and Bold
- Auto-shutoff: Machine turns off automatically after 2 hours
- Pause and serve: Remove carafe during brewing for up to 30 seconds
CLEANING:
- Daily: Rinse removable parts with warm water
- Weekly: Clean carafe and filter basket with mild detergent
- Monthly: Run a descaling cycle using white vinegar solution (1:2 vinegar to water)
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- Coffee not brewing: Check water reservoir and power connection
- Weak coffee: Use STRONG setting or add more coffee grounds
- Overflow: Ensure filter is properly seated and use correct amount of coffee
- Error E01: Contact customer service for heating element replacement
"""
# Sample questions
sample_questions = [
"How much coffee should I use per cup?",
"How do I clean the coffee maker?",
"What does error code E02 mean?",
"What is the auto-shutoff time?",
"How long can I remove the carafe during brewing?"
]
# Create and use the agent
agent = ClaudeDocumentQA()
# Process a single question
print("=== Single Question ===")
answer = agent.process_question(sample_document, sample_questions[0])
print(f"Q: {sample_questions[0]}")
print(f"A: {answer}n")
# Process multiple questions
print("=== Batch Processing ===")
results = agent.batch_process(sample_document, sample_questions)
for question, answer in results.items():
print(f"Q: {question}")
print(f"A: {answer}n")Model output
Claude Document Q&A: Professional LLM Application
The Claude documentation Q&A agent demonstrates the actual implementation of the LLM API to answer context-aware questions. The application uses anthropomorphic Claude API to create a system that strictly bases its response on the provided document content, an important feature of many enterprise use cases.
The agent wraps Claude’s powerful language capabilities in a professional framework to:
- Take reference documents and user questions as input
- Structural prompts delineate between document context and query
- Use system instructions to limit Claude to use only information that exists in the document
- Provides clear processing to obtain information not found in the document
- Support personal and batch problem handling
This approach is particularly valuable for solutions that require high-fidelity responses related to specific content, such as customer support automation, legal document analysis, technical document retrieval or educational applications. This implementation demonstrates how careful timely engineering and system design can transform common LLM into dedicated tools for domain-specific applications.
By combining direct API integration with thoughtful constraints on model behavior, this example shows how developers can build reliable, context-aware AI applications without expensive fine-tuning or complex infrastructure.
Note: This is just a basic implementation of the answers to the documented question, and we have not delved into the actual complexity of domain-specific things.
3. Implement open source LLM: On-premises and adaptability
Open source LLMS provides flexible and customizable alternatives to closed options, allowing developers to deploy models on their own infrastructure with full control over implementation details. These models, from organizations such as Meta (Llama), Mistral AI and various research institutions, provide a balance of performance and accessibility for a variety of deployment scenarios.
The characteristics of open source LLM implementation are:
- On-premises: The model can run on personal hardware or self-managed cloud infrastructure
- Custom Options: Able to fine-tune, quantify or modify models with specific requirements
- Resource expansion: Performance can be adjusted based on available computing resources
- Privacy protection: Data is still in a controlled environment, no external API calls
- Cost structure: Calculate costs at one time, rather than direct pricing
The main open source model series include:
- LLAMA/LLAMA-2: META’s powerful basic model with commercially friendly licensing
- Mistral: An effective model with powerful performance despite small parameter counts
- Falcon: Training Model with TII Competitive Performance
- Pythia: A research-oriented model with extensive training method documentation
These models can be deployed through frameworks such as Embrace Face Transformer, Llama.cpp or Ollama, which provide abstractions to simplify implementation while preserving local control. While more technical setups are often required than API-based alternatives, open source LLM provides cost management advantages for high-capacity applications, data privacy, and customization potential for domain-specific needs.
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