Embedding Strategies
Guide to selecting and optimizing embedding models for vector search applications.
When to Use This Skill
- Choosing embedding models for RAG
- Optimizing chunking strategies
- Fine-tuning embeddings for domains
- Comparing embedding model performance
- Reducing embedding dimensions
- Handling multilingual content
Core Concepts
1. Embedding Model Comparison (2026)
| Model | Dimensions | Max Tokens | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| voyage-3-large | 1024 | 32000 | Claude apps (Anthropic recommended) |
| voyage-3 | 1024 | 32000 | Claude apps, cost-effective |
| voyage-code-3 | 1024 | 32000 | Code search |
| voyage-finance-2 | 1024 | 32000 | Financial documents |
| voyage-law-2 | 1024 | 32000 | Legal documents |
| text-embedding-3-large |