AI Prosumer
EN
IBM

granite-embedding

Get API key
ibm/granite-embedding:278m

The IBM Granite Embedding 30M and 278M models models are text-only dense biencoder embedding models, with 30M available in English only and 278M serving multilingual use cases.

Input → Output
Text Embeddings
Access
Token Exchange
Context window
512 tokens
Model tags
6 versions available
License: open_source

From model to application

Quick Start

API reference
  1. Get your API key

    Create a key in the ShareAI Console, then save it as an environment variable on your server.

    Create API key
    Environment variable
    export SHAREAI_API_KEY="your-api-key"
  2. Choose your endpoint

    Send a POST request with your API key in the Authorization header.

    POSThttps://api.shareai.now/api/v1/embeddings
  3. Make your first request

    The request below uses your selected tag. Run it on your server to keep your API key private.

    cURL
    curl --request POST 'https://api.shareai.now/api/v1/embeddings' \
      --header "Authorization: Bearer ${SHAREAI_API_KEY}" \
      --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
      --data-raw '{
      "model": "ibm/granite-embedding:278m",
      "input": "Hello!"
    }'
    Python
    import json
    import os
    import urllib.request
    
    payload = json.loads("{\n  \"model\": \"ibm/granite-embedding:278m\",\n  \"input\": \"Hello!\"\n}")
    request = urllib.request.Request("https://api.shareai.now/api/v1/embeddings",
        data=json.dumps(payload).encode(),
        headers={
            "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SHAREAI_API_KEY']}",
            "Content-Type": "application/json",
        },
        method="POST",
    )
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request) as response:
        print(json.load(response))
    TypeScript
    const response = await fetch("https://api.shareai.now/api/v1/embeddings", {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.SHAREAI_API_KEY}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        "model": "ibm/granite-embedding:278m",
        "input": "Hello!"
      }),
    });
    if (!response.ok) throw new Error(await response.text());
    console.log(await response.json());

Token Exchange

Available through Token Exchange

Use the network with your token balance. Your account’s consumption settings determine how requests are billed.

Choose your version

Tags 6

Open a tag to see its specifications and API examples.

A little more detail

Frequently asked questions

What is granite-embedding?

The IBM Granite Embedding 30M and 278M models models are text-only dense biencoder embedding models, with 30M available in English only and 278M serving multilingual use cases.

How much does granite-embedding cost?

This tag is available through Token Exchange. Your token balance and account consumption settings determine access and billing. Check your Console for your balance and eligibility.

What inputs and outputs does granite-embedding support?

Inputs: Text. Outputs: Embeddings. These capabilities apply to the selected model tag. Check the endpoint documentation for supported request formats.

What is the context length of granite-embedding?

This tag has a context window of 512 tokens. Context size and pricing thresholds are separate. Request limits can be lower for a particular deployment.

How do I use granite-embedding with ShareAI?

Create an API key in the ShareAI Console, choose a model tag, and send an authenticated request to the endpoint in Quick Start. Your key must have access to the chosen model. Keep your key on your server.