The Python library EmbeddingAdapters facilitates the translation of embeddings between different model spaces, such as MiniLM and OpenAI, using pre-trained adapters. These adapters are trained on specific domains, allowing them to effectively interpret semantic signals from smaller models into larger dimensional spaces without compromising fidelity. This tool is particularly useful for maintaining existing vector indexes without re-embedding entire datasets, experimenting with different embedding models, and handling provider outages or rate limits. It supports various model pairs and is actively being expanded with more adapters and training sets. This innovation matters as it offers a cost-effective and flexible solution for leveraging multiple embedding models in diverse applications.
