# Model

Instances of the `Model` class represent machine learning models managed by or integrated with BerryDB. You typically obtain `Model` objects by using the {meth}`ModelRepo.get() <berrydb.model_garden.model_repo.ModelRepo.get>` method.

While BerryDB supports different model providers (like Hugging Face, Vertex AI, Custom Models), the SDK provides a unified `Model` interface. The availability of certain methods like `deploy`, `request`, or `shutdown` may depend on the specific provider and the model's configuration, as detailed in each method's documentation.

## Model Methods

```{eval-rst}
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.Model.status
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.Model.predict
```

## HuggingFaceModel Methods

```{eval-rst}
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.HuggingFaceModel.request
```

## VertexAIModel Methods

```{eval-rst}
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.VertexAIModel.deploy
```

## CustomModel Methods

```{eval-rst}
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.CustomModel.deploy
.. automethod:: model_garden.model.CustomModel.shutdown
```

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