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Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is UC Berkeley's function calling specialist — purpose-trained to generate perfectly formatted function calls from natural language, competing with GPT-4 on function calling benchmarks.

3,000+ registered users 100+ daily active No credit card required No API key needed Released 2024 7B parameters 4K tokens context

What Is Gorilla OpenFunctions v2? — Complete Guide

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is an AI model released 2024 by gorilla-llm, a leading organization in large language model research. Berkeley Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — purpose-built for accurate API function calling and tool use, rivaling GPT-4 on the Berkeley Function-Calling leaderboard. With 7B and a 4K tokens context window, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is designed to excel across a range of demanding tasks — from software engineering and mathematical problem-solving to multilingual content generation and long-document analysis.

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 uses a dense transformer architecture with 7B of parameters, all of which are active for every input token. Dense architectures provide predictable, consistent behavior across diverse task types — there are no "cold" experts to warm up, and quality is uniform across prompts. gorilla-llm's training pipeline combined large-scale pretraining on 1,645 API documentation entries with supervised fine-tuning and alignment techniques (RLHF or DPO), producing Gorilla OpenFunctions v2's characteristic balance of capability, helpfulness, and safety.

As of 2026-10-16, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 by gorilla-llm demonstrates measurable performance on standard AI evaluation benchmarks. On BFCL Overall — which measures model performance on specialized evaluation tasks — it achieves 88.5%. These scores place Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — at 7B of parameters — in a competitive position within its model class. Note that benchmark scores reflect controlled evaluation conditions; real-world performance varies by task, prompt design, and domain specificity.

The primary strengths of Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 are: State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation; Understands real-world APIs: Python, Java, JavaScript, REST; Apache 2.0. These make it particularly well-suited for Function calling in agentic frameworks, Building agents that interact with documented APIs. Users working on complex, multi-step problems benefit most from Gorilla OpenFunctions v2's ability to maintain coherence across long inputs and produce structured, verifiable outputs.

Like all current AI systems, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 has limitations: 4K context limits complex function schemas; Superseded by Hermes 2 Pro and newer function-calling models. For production deployments, validating outputs against authoritative sources — especially for domain-specific or time-sensitive information — remains best practice. gorilla-llm continues to improve Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 through ongoing research.

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is available on LITHOVEX AI with a free account. Unlike direct API access — which requires billing setup, API key management, and per-token charges — LITHOVEX AI provides a seamless browser interface with no setup required, making Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 accessible to students, researchers, developers, and early-stage teams globally.

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 Capabilities

General Purpose
Versatile across all tasks

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — Technical Specifications

Provider
gorilla-llm
Parameters
7B
Context Window
4K tokens
Released
2024
License
Apache 2.0
Origin
United States
Architecture: Dense transformer, 7B, fine-tuned for function calling
Training Data: 1,645 API documentation entries
Languages: English; code in multiple languages
Open Source: Yes — model weights publicly available

Benchmark Performance — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2

BFCL Overall
BFCL Overall — measures model performance on specialized evaluation tasks
88.5%
Function Calling Accuracy
Function Calling Accuracy — measures model performance on specialized evaluation tasks
90.1%

As of 2026-10-16, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 by gorilla-llm demonstrates measurable performance on standard AI evaluation benchmarks. On BFCL Overall — which measures model performance on specialized evaluation tasks — it achieves 88.5%. These scores place Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — at 7B of parameters — in a competitive position within its model class. Note that benchmark scores reflect controlled evaluation conditions; real-world performance varies by task, prompt design, and domain specificity.

Best Use Cases

Function calling in agentic frameworks
Building agents that interact with documented APIs

Why Choose Gorilla OpenFunctions v2?

State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation
Understands real-world APIs: Python, Java, JavaScript, REST
Apache 2.0

Strengths

State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation
Understands real-world APIs: Python, Java, JavaScript, REST
Apache 2.0

Limitations

4K context limits complex function schemas
Superseded by Hermes 2 Pro and newer function-calling models

Architecture & Technical Design

Dense transformer, 7B, fine-tuned for function calling

The training pipeline for Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 involves multiple stages: large-scale pretraining on 1,645 API documentation entries to develop broad world knowledge, followed by supervised fine-tuning on instruction-response pairs, and alignment techniques such as RLHF or DPO. Each stage refines the model's helpfulness, accuracy, and safety. gorilla-llm's research team — based in United States — has optimized Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 for the specific capability profile described above.

Inference efficiency: Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 at 7B is designed to deliver quality outputs at practical serving speeds. Its 4K tokens context window enables processing entire documents, multi-file codebases, and extended conversation histories — particularly valuable for contract review, technical documentation analysis, and codebase-level AI assistance.

How to Use Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 on LITHOVEX AI

Getting started with Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 on LITHOVEX AI takes under two minutes. Follow these steps:

1. Create your free account — Visit the LITHOVEX AI sign-up page and register with your email. No credit card. Takes about 30 seconds.
2. Select Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — Search for "Gorilla OpenFunctions v2" in the model browser or browse by gorilla-llm. Click to open the chat interface.
3. Start your first conversation — Type your question or task. Paste code, ask for analysis, or upload documents directly.
4. Refine and iterate — Ask follow-up questions, request revisions, or try alternative approaches. Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 maintains full conversation context.
5. Compare with other models — Switch to any of LITHOVEX AI's 200+ models to compare outputs and find the best fit for your task — no additional subscriptions needed.

For best results with Gorilla OpenFunctions v2: provide specific, context-rich prompts; include examples when generating code; specify output format when structure matters; break complex tasks into focused sub-questions.

Real-World Use Cases — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2

Example 1

Production API integration from natural language commands

Example 2

Open-source alternative to GPT-4 function calling

Example 3

AI agent tool use in multi-step workflow orchestration

Example 4

Chatbot integration with external API services

Example 5

Function calling for developer productivity tools

About gorilla-llm

gorilla-llm is a leading organization in AI research and large language model development. Their team has built expertise across natural language processing, model architecture design, and alignment research. gorilla-llm's models are used by researchers, developers, and enterprises worldwide. Their commitment to advancing AI capability while maintaining responsible deployment practices has made them a respected contributor to the global AI ecosystem. The organization continues to publish research and release models that push the boundaries of what AI systems can achieve.

Founded: 2023, headquartered in United States.

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Why pay when Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is free on LITHOVEX AI?

Official/Direct Access

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is fully open source under Apache 2.0 — the most permissive AI license. Download it for free from HuggingFace and run it on your own hardware. Community inference via HuggingFace Inference API offers a free rate-limited tier. Third-party API providers (Replicate, Together AI, Fireworks) typically charge $0.05–$0.80 per million tokens depending on model size. On LITHOVEX AI, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is immediately accessible — no download, no API key, no credit card.
Subscription or per-token billing required
API key setup and billing configuration
Usage limits and overage fees
Credit card required upfront
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How Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 Compares to Alternatives

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 by gorilla-llm competes in a field with several strong alternatives. Below is a detailed side-by-side comparison against commonly listed alternatives, using benchmark data and capability profiles in the catalog.

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 vs Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B
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Metric Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B
Parameters 7B 8B
Context Window 4K tokens 8K tokens
Open Source Yes Yes
Reasoning — —
Vision / Multimodal — —
BFCL Overall 88.5% —
Function Calling Accuracy 90.1% —
Where Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B wins
Specialized code generation
Larger context window (8K tokens)
Different provider — diversity in responses
Where Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 wins
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 excels in Function calling in agentic frameworks
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2's gorilla-llm training gives it distinct strengths
Both are available free on LITHOVEX AI
Verdict: Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B serve overlapping needs. Test both free on LITHOVEX AI to find the better fit for your workflow.
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Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 vs Functionary Medium v2.2
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Metric Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 Functionary Medium v2.2
Parameters 7B 7B
Context Window 4K tokens 8K tokens
Open Source Yes Yes
Reasoning — —
Vision / Multimodal — —
BFCL Overall 88.5% 83.2%
Function Calling Accuracy 90.1% —
Where Functionary Medium v2.2 wins
Larger context window (8K tokens)
Different provider — diversity in responses
Where Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 wins
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 outscores Functionary Medium v2.2 on BFCL Overall
Verdict: Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and Functionary Medium v2.2 serve overlapping needs. Test both free on LITHOVEX AI to find the better fit for your workflow.

Both Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and the models above are available free on LITHOVEX AI — test them side by side on your real tasks before committing to a subscription with any provider.

Download & Self-Host Gorilla OpenFunctions v2

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is released under Apache 2.0, which means you can download and run it on your own hardware. Below are the quickest ways to get started.

Hardware Requirements

Format File Size VRAM RAM
FP16 (Full precision) ~16GB 6GB+ 6GB+
GPTQ / AWQ 4-bit ~8GB 4GB+ 4GB+
GGUF Q4_K_M (CPU-OK) ~4GB CPU-only OK 4GB+

Quick Start — Ollama

# Pull and run Gorilla OpenFunctions v2
ollama pull gorilla-openfunctions-v2
ollama run gorilla-openfunctions-v2

Quick Start — Python / HuggingFace Transformers

# Install and load Gorilla OpenFunctions v2
from
transformers
import
AutoModelForCausalLM, AutoTokenizer
model = AutoModelForCausalLM.from_pretrained("gorilla-llm/gorilla-openfunctions-v2")
tokenizer = AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained("gorilla-llm/gorilla-openfunctions-v2")
Skip the hardware setup entirely.

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Global Availability & International Use

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 from UC Berkeley's Sky Computing Lab became a global reference for open-source function calling in 2024. AI agent builders worldwide who couldn't afford GPT-4's function calling costs adopted it as their open alternative for production API integration.

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — Version History & Updates

Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 by gorilla-llm has the following version history and notable updates:

2024 — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 released by gorilla-llm. Initial public release.
As of June 2026 — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 remains actively available on LITHOVEX AI. Check the official gorilla-llm page for the latest updates and improvements.

For the complete changelog and latest release notes, visit the official gorilla-llm model page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2

What is Gorilla OpenFunctions v2?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is an advanced AI model developed by gorilla-llm headquartered in United States. Berkeley Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — purpose-built for accurate API function calling and tool use, rivaling GPT-4 on the Berkeley Function-Calling leaderboard. It uses Dense transformer, with 7B of learned knowledge and supports 4K tokens. As of 2026-10-16, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is available on LITHOVEX AI with a free account — no API key, no credit card, and no installation required. You can start using it from any modern web browser in under two minutes.
Can I use Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 for free on LITHOVEX AI?
Yes — LITHOVEX AI provides free access to Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 through a free account. Direct API access from gorilla-llm requires billing setup, API key management, and careful token-usage monitoring. LITHOVEX AI removes all those barriers: sign up once with your email address, and you immediately unlock Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 alongside 200+ other frontier AI models. Free accounts include generous daily message limits designed for real professional and research workflows.
What are the best use cases for Gorilla OpenFunctions v2?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is optimally suited for Function calling in agentic frameworks, Building agents that interact with documented APIs. gorilla-llm designed and trained this model specifically to excel at tasks that require high-quality natural language understanding and generation. Professionals report strong results in .
How large is the context window of Gorilla OpenFunctions v2?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 supports 4K tokens. A context window determines how much text the model can read and reason over in a single session — from conversation history and code files to legal documents and research papers. This context size covers most professional documents and extended conversations without losing earlier context. The full context window is available on LITHOVEX AI.
What makes Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 different from other AI models?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 stands out because of State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation. Understands real-world APIs: Python, Java, JavaScript, REST. Apache 2.0. Built by gorilla-llm, it is trained on 1,645 API documentation entries using a carefully optimized training pipeline combining large-scale pretraining with instruction tuning and alignment. Its recorded benchmark scores — BFCL Overall: 88.5%, Function Calling Accuracy: 90.1% — validate its competitive position. These qualities make it a strong choice compared to other frontier models on LITHOVEX AI, particularly for users prioritizing State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation.
How does Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 perform on benchmarks?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 has been evaluated on independent AI benchmarks with the following results: BFCL Overall — 88.5%; Function Calling Accuracy — 90.1%. Benchmarks measure specific capabilities: MMLU tests breadth of world knowledge, HumanEval tests Python code generation accuracy, MATH and AIME test mathematical reasoning, and IFEval tests instruction-following reliability. Real-world performance on your specific tasks may differ from controlled benchmark conditions.
Is Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 open-source?
Yes — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is released under the Apache 2.0 license. This means you can download the model weights, run them locally, fine-tune on your own data, and even use the model commercially (subject to license terms). The Apache 2.0 is one of the most permissive open licenses available, allowing broad commercial and research use with minimal restrictions. Weights are available on HuggingFace.
What is the architecture of Gorilla OpenFunctions v2?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is built on Dense transformer, 7B, fine-tuned for function calling. This is a dense transformer architecture where all 7B are active for every input token. Dense models provide predictable, consistent quality across all task types. gorilla-llm's training pipeline — large-scale pretraining, supervised fine-tuning, and alignment — produces the characteristic capabilities Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is known for.
Is Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 safe for enterprise and professional use?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 has undergone instruction tuning and alignment to reduce harmful, biased, or factually incorrect outputs. For enterprise use: all LITHOVEX AI requests travel over encrypted HTTPS connections. For organizations with strict compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, PDPA), review both gorilla-llm's data processing terms and LITHOVEX AI's privacy policy. For workloads involving regulated personal data or proprietary intellectual property, consider a self-hosted deployment using the open model weights (which are available under the Apache 2.0 license). LITHOVEX AI's free tier is appropriate for professional research, development, and content-generation workflows.
How does Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 compare to GPT-4o and Claude?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and GPT-4o/Claude compete in different dimensions. GPT-4o excels at multimodal reasoning and has the most extensive ecosystem integrations; Claude models are known for accuracy, long-context coherence, and instruction-following nuance. Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 — by gorilla-llm — offers State-of-the-art function calling at release — trained on API documentation, which makes it particularly attractive for organizations needing open weights and cost control. The best model for any given task depends on your specific workflow. LITHOVEX AI gives you access to all these models so you can compare them directly on your actual tasks without paying multiple API subscriptions.
What training data was Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 trained on?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 was trained on 1,645 API documentation entries. The knowledge cutoff date is check official documentation for current cutoff date. Like all large language models, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2's training data shapes its factual knowledge, language capabilities, and inherent biases. For the most accurate and current information on specific topics, always verify critical facts from authoritative sources.
Can I use Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 on mobile?
Yes. LITHOVEX AI is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers on iOS and Android. Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 runs entirely server-side — your phone only needs a stable internet connection and a modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). The interface automatically adapts to smaller screens, making it practical for quick tasks, brainstorming, code review, and document analysis from anywhere in the world.
What programming languages does Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 support for coding?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 can assist with common programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL, though it is primarily optimized for Function calling in agentic frameworks, Building agents that interact with documented APIs. For intensive software engineering workflows, consider pairing it with a code-specialized model available on LITHOVEX AI.
Is there a usage limit when using Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 on LITHOVEX AI?
Free accounts on LITHOVEX AI include generous daily message limits designed to accommodate real professional workflows. You will not hit a limit in the middle of a normal working session. Premium accounts (at $40/month) offer higher or unlimited throughput for power users, API builders, and teams with production workloads. Unlike direct API access — which charges per token and requires prepayment — LITHOVEX AI's free tier lets you use Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 extensively before committing to any paid plan.
Who built Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and who is gorilla-llm?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 was created by gorilla-llm headquartered in United States, founded in 2023. gorilla-llm is a leading organization in AI research and large language model development. Their team has built expertise across natural language processing, model architecture design, and alignment research. gorilla-llm's models are used by researchers, developers, and enterprises worldwide. Their commitment to advancing AI capability while mainta... Their work has contributed significantly to the open AI ecosystem, and Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 represents one of their most notable contributions.
What alternatives to Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 are available on LITHOVEX AI?
LITHOVEX AI offers 200+ AI models. If Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 does not perfectly fit your workflow, strong alternatives include other frontier models on LITHOVEX AI. These share similar capabilities but may differ in context window size, speed, parameter count, or task specialization. You can switch between models mid-session on LITHOVEX AI and compare outputs directly — making it easy to find the best model for your specific needs without paying multiple API subscriptions.
Does Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 support image or vision inputs?
Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is a text-only model and does not process image inputs. For vision tasks, LITHOVEX AI offers several multimodal alternatives — including Qwen VL, LLaVA, Gemma 3, and IDEFICS2 — all accessible with the same free account.
Can I download Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 and run it locally?
Yes — Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is available for download under the Apache 2.0 license. You can find the model weights on HuggingFace at https://huggingface.co/gorilla-llm/gorilla-openfunctions-v2. For local deployment, the easiest method is Ollama — run "ollama pull gorilla-openfunctions-v2" to download and "ollama run" to start it. LM Studio also supports Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 for a desktop GUI experience. Hardware requirements depend on the quantization format: FP16 needs 8GB+, while 4-bit quantized GGUF files run with lower VRAM. For users who don't want to manage local hardware, LITHOVEX AI provides free cloud access to Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 with no setup required.
How much does Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 cost to use?
On LITHOVEX AI, Gorilla OpenFunctions v2 is free — create a free account and start chatting with no credit card required. Through official channels, Apache 2.0 — free. For most individual users, researchers, and small teams, LITHOVEX AI's free tier provides sufficient access. Enterprise teams needing higher throughput or API integration can upgrade to LITHOVEX AI Premium at $40/month, which unlocks all 200+ models with high-volume access.

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