Overview
Cohere builds enterprise-focused language models optimized for search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and text understanding. Their Command R family excels at grounded generation with citations, making them ideal for knowledge-intensive workflows.Supported Models
| Model | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Command R+ | Most capable, with RAG | Complex reasoning, research |
| Command R | Balanced, with RAG | General tasks, grounded answers |
| Embed | Text embedding model | Semantic search, similarity |
Setup
Get API Key
- Go to Cohere Dashboard
- Sign in or create an account
- Navigate to API Keys
- Copy your default API key or create a new one
Configure in EnConvo
- Open Settings → AI Provider
- Select Cohere
- Go to Credentials module
- Enter your API key
Configuration
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | API key configuration | Required |
| Model Name | Model to use | Command R+ |
| Temperature | Creativity (0-2) | Medium (1) |
Validate and Use
Validate credentials
Click Validate in the Cohere credential settings. If validation fails, confirm the API key is active in the Cohere dashboard.
Choose the right Command model
Use Command R+ for complex grounded answers and Command R for lighter RAG or summarization tasks.
Pricing
Check Cohere Pricing for current rates.| Model | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Command R+ | $2.50/1M | $10/1M |
| Command R | $0.15/1M | $0.60/1M |
Cohere offers a generous free tier (rate-limited) for development and prototyping, with no credit card required.
Why Cohere?
Grounded Generation
Command R models can cite sources, reducing hallucinations
Enterprise Ready
SOC 2 compliant with data privacy guarantees
RAG Optimized
Built-in support for retrieval-augmented generation
Multilingual
Strong performance across 100+ languages
Best Practices
Model Selection
Model Selection
- Command R+: Research, document analysis, complex Q&A with citations
- Command R: Everyday chat, summarization, lightweight grounded tasks
- Embed: Building search indexes, semantic similarity, clustering
RAG Workflows
RAG Workflows
Cohere models are specifically tuned for RAG. Pair them with EnConvo’s Knowledge Base feature for best results when working with your own documents.
Troubleshooting
Invalid API key
Invalid API key
- Verify the key is copied correctly from dashboard.cohere.com
- Check if the key has been revoked
- Ensure your account is active
Rate limits on free tier
Rate limits on free tier
- Free tier is limited to a set number of API calls per minute
- Upgrade to a production key for higher limits
- Use Command R instead of Command R+ to stay within quota
Unexpected responses
Unexpected responses
- Adjust temperature for more or less creative outputs
- Ensure you are using the correct model for your use case
- Check the Cohere status page for service issues