Explosion AI (spaCy, Prodigy)

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Explosion builds developer tools for AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing, including spaCy for NLP and Prodigy for annotation.

Explosion provides essential developer tools like spaCy, a leading open-source library for advanced NLP, and Prodigy, an annotation tool for machine learning. Their offerings are deeply rooted in AI/ML, enabling developers to build and train sophisticated AI models. They also offer consulting and are developing Ellf, an agentic NLP platform.

Key Features

spaCy: Advanced NLP library
Prodigy: ML annotation tool
Ellf: Agentic NLP platform (beta)
Thinc: Deep learning library
Consulting for AI/ML/NLP
Developer resources and blog

Pros

Leading open-source NLP library (spaCy)
Efficient data annotation tool (Prodigy)
Strong focus on AI/ML development
Active community and regular updates
Consulting services for tailored solutions

Cons

Requires technical expertise to use effectively
Primarily developer-focused, not end-user
Pricing for Prodigy is not immediately clear
Learning curve for new users of spaCy/Prodigy

Use Cases

Building custom NLP models
Annotating data for machine learning
Information extraction from text
Text classification and generation
Developing agentic NLP solutions

Best For

AI/ML developers
Data scientists
NLP researchers
Companies building AI applications

Platforms: api, linux, mac, windows

Watch demo on YouTube ↗

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