Machine-Learning

Advisor

Open-source tool for hyperparameter tuning using Google Vizier.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 2480 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 5, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier
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What it is

Advisor is an open-source implementation of Google Vizier, designed for hyperparameter tuning in machine learning models. It provides a caching server for NodeSecurity advisories, allowing developers to optimize their machine learning models by fine-tuning hyperparameters. The tool is primarily written in Jupyter Notebook and supports various optimization algorithms. Despite its potential, the tool has not been actively maintained since 2019, which may affect its compatibility with newer technologies.

Implements Google Vizier for hyperparameter tuning in an open-source format.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers needing hyperparameter tuning

    Provides an open-source solution for optimizing ML models using Google Vizier.

  • Projects with a focus on algorithmic optimization

    Supports a variety of optimization algorithms, making it suitable for complex tuning tasks.

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams requiring active support and updates

    The tool has not been updated since 2019, which may pose challenges for ongoing support.

  • Developers needing a large community for troubleshooting

    Low npm downloads suggest a smaller active user base.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Lack of recent updates

    Last commit was in 2019.

  2. 02

    Low weekly downloads

    Only 9 weekly downloads on npm.

  3. 03

    Potential licensing confusion

    Different licenses on npm (ISC) and GitHub (Apache-2.0).

What it does well

  • Open-source and free to use

    Licensed under Apache-2.0 and available on GitHub.

  • Supports multiple optimization algorithms

    GitHub topics include 'algorithm' and 'optimization'.

  • Strong community interest

    1563 stars and 251 forks on GitHub.

Pricing

Free tier
Yes
Paid from
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Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing last confirmed Oct 1, 2026.

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