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The Practical Guides for Large Language Models

A curated reading list on large language models, with a family tree of how models developed.

Research-backedNew this week

What it does

This is a curated list of research papers and guides about large language models, the technology behind tools like ChatGPT. It is based on its authors' survey paper on using these models in practice.

It includes an evolutionary tree showing how well-known models relate to each other over time. The list covers models, training data and different kinds of tasks.

It also notes usage restrictions for models and datasets, such as whether they can be used commercially.

Who it's for

Students, researchers and practitioners who want an organised starting point on language models.

Can I use it without coding?

Yes. It is a reading list you browse on the web. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Web browser
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Open the project page and look at the model family tree.
  2. Pick a section, such as models, data or tasks, and follow the paper links.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
  • More on staying safe

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