> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.profclaw.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SambaNova

> High-throughput inference on SambaNova's Reconfigurable Dataflow Units (RDUs). Fast open-source model hosting.

SambaNova provides enterprise-grade inference on their custom RDU hardware. They host Llama and other open-source models with high throughput and competitive pricing.

## Supported Models

SambaNova hosts various open-source models. Common options:

| Model                         | Notes              |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct   | General purpose    |
| Meta-Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct  | Largest open model |
| Llama-3.2-90B-Vision-Instruct | Multimodal         |

Check the [SambaNova model catalog](https://cloud.sambanova.ai/models) for the current list.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get an API key">
    Sign up at [cloud.sambanova.ai](https://cloud.sambanova.ai).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the environment variable">
    ```bash theme={null}
    export SAMBANOVA_API_KEY=...
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in profClaw">
    SambaNova uses an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Configure it as a custom OpenAI provider:

    ```bash theme={null}
    OPENAI_API_KEY=your-sambanova-key
    OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://api.sambanova.ai/v1
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Environment Variables

<ParamField path="SAMBANOVA_API_KEY" type="string" required>
  Your SambaNova Cloud API key. Configure via the `OPENAI_API_KEY` + `OPENAI_BASE_URL` pattern.
</ParamField>

## Configuration Example

<Tabs>
  <Tab title=".env (via OpenAI-compatible)">
    ```bash theme={null}
    # Use the openai provider with SambaNova's endpoint
    OPENAI_API_KEY=your-sambanova-api-key
    OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://api.sambanova.ai/v1
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="settings.yml">
    ```yaml theme={null}
    providers:
      openai:
        api_key: "${SAMBANOVA_API_KEY}"
        base_url: "https://api.sambanova.ai/v1"
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Usage Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash CLI theme={null}
  # After configuring via OPENAI_BASE_URL
  profclaw chat --model Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct "Explain this architecture"
  profclaw chat --model Meta-Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct "Complex analysis task"
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Notes

* SambaNova's API is OpenAI-compatible. Configure it using the `openai` provider with a custom base URL.
* Best suited for enterprise batch inference and high-throughput workloads.
* Contact SambaNova for dedicated instance pricing.

## Related

* [AI Providers Overview](/ai-providers/overview) - Compare all 37 supported providers
* [Cerebras](/ai-providers/cerebras) - Wafer-scale inference for ultra-fast token speeds
* [Groq](/ai-providers/groq) - LPU-based inference at competitive speeds
* [profclaw provider](/cli/provider) - Add and test providers from the CLI