Google AI ModeSep 11, 2026
GLiNER (Generalist and Lightweight Named Entity Recognition) - What it is: A cutting-edge, open-source zero-shot NER model.
Data as of Oct 13, 2026Based on 46,276 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
GLiNER is a Python library for named entity recognition that uses a bidirectional transformer model to extract custom entity types from text.
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Common descriptions
lightweight · flexible · modern · custom entity types · highly popular · open-source
Where GLiNER ranks in AI
Question: I need a summarization tool that extracts specific entities (names/dates) and does not just give a general abstract.
Google AI ModeAug 10, 2026
GLiNER: A fantastic zero-shot Named Entity Recognition model that lets you define custom entity labels on the fly
Question: What's the best open-source library for training a custom named-entity recognition (NER) model?
Google AI ModeSep 8, 2026
GLiNER: The best choice if you have very little or zero training data .
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Excerpts where GLiNER appeared in the AI's answer
GLiNER-PII / NVIDIA-optimized variants — A newer favorite for zero-shot named entity recognition
Excerpts where GLiNER appeared in the AI's answer
GLiNER: The best choice if you have very little or zero training data .
GLiNER (Generalist and Lightweight Named Entity Recognition) — Best for Zero-Shot & Flexible/Dynamic Entities
Excerpts where GLiNER appeared in the AI's answer
GLiNER (Generalist and Lightweight Named Entity Recognition) - What it is: A cutting-edge, open-source zero-shot NER model.
GLiNER: A fantastic zero-shot Named Entity Recognition model that lets you define custom entity labels on the fly