Cohere Command
Purpose-built for Retrieval-Augmented Generation. Command R+ delivers enterprise-grade document search and grounded responses.
Technical Specifications
Cohere Command models are optimized for RAG workflows and enterprise document understanding.
| Model | Context | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Command R7B | 128K | BYOK |
| Command R+ | 128K | BYOK |
Use Cases
Enterprise Search
Command R+ is designed for large-scale internal search. Query millions of documents with citations and source grounding.
Document Q&A
Upload knowledge bases, manuals, and reports. Command answers questions with precise citations to the source material.
Customer Support
Ground customer service responses in your help center articles. Command reduces hallucinations by citing specific documentation.
Legal & Compliance
Query regulatory documents, contracts, and compliance manuals. Command provides traceable answers with page and section references.
When to choose Cohere Command over general models
Cohere Command is not a general-purpose chat model — it is purpose-built for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). If your primary need is querying large document collections with accurate citations, Command R+ is the best choice.
Compared to GPT-4o or Claude, Command produces more grounded responses with explicit source references. It hallucinates less when answering from a knowledge base because it was trained specifically for citation accuracy.
Command R7B is a lighter, faster variant ideal for high-volume customer support and real-time search applications where latency matters.
Benchmarks
Cohere Command leads in RAG-specific benchmarks like retrieval accuracy and citation F1.
RAG benchmarks measure citation accuracy and source grounding, not general reasoning.
Use Command R+ for RAG in Solaria
Add your Cohere API key in Settings → API Keys. Command R+ excels at answering from your uploaded documents with citations.
// Command R+ for document-grounded Q&A
const response = await fetch('/api/chat/send', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({
model: 'command-r-plus-08-2024',
messages: [
{ role: 'user', content: 'What are the liability clauses in our Q3 contract?' }
],
}),
})Frequently Asked Questions
What is RAG and why is Command R+ built for it?
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is a technique where the AI retrieves relevant documents before generating an answer. Command R+ was specifically trained to excel at this workflow — it retrieves better, cites sources more accurately, and produces more grounded responses than general-purpose models.
Do I need my own Cohere API key?
Yes. Cohere Command models are BYOK-only in Solaria. Sign up at Cohere, get your API key, and add it in Settings → API Keys. You only pay for what you use directly to Cohere.
Can Command R+ read my uploaded documents?
Yes. When you upload PDFs or documents in Solaria chat, Command R+ can reference them in its responses with citations. This is its primary strength compared to other models.
Is Command R+ good for creative writing?
Command R+ is optimized for factual, grounded tasks rather than creative writing. For fiction, poetry, or brainstorming, GPT-5.5 or Claude Opus are better choices. Use Command when accuracy and citations matter most.
What is the difference between Command R+ and R7B?
Command R+ is the full-capability model with the best retrieval and citation accuracy. Command R7B is a smaller, faster variant designed for high-throughput applications where response speed is critical. Both share the same 128K context window.