Installation

To begin using the GLiClass model, you can install the GLiClass Python library through pip, conda, or directly from the source.

Install via Pip

pip install gliclass

Install from Source

To install the GLiClass library from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   First, clone the GLiClass repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/Knowledgator/GLiClass

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   Change to the directory containing the cloned repository:

   cd GLiClass

3. Install Dependencies:

   tip

   It's a good practice to create and activate a virtual environment before installing dependencies:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # On Windows use: venv\Scripts\activate

4. Install the GLiNER Package:

   Finally, install the GLiClass package using:

   pip install -U .
   tip

   Use pip install -U -e . to install in editable mode

5. Verify Installation:

   You can verify the installation by importing the library in a Python script:

   import gliclass
   print(gliclass.__version__)

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