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FlashRank

PrithivirajDamodaran/FlashRank

Lite & Super-fast re-ranking for search & retrieval pipelines

GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026

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1.0k stars72 forksLast push Jul 11, 2026 Python Apache-2.0

Decision brief

FlashRank enhances search and retrieval efficiency with rapid listwise and pairwise reranking using LLMs and cross-encoders.

Good fit when

  • Need fast re-ranking solutions for hybrid or semantic searches
  • Want to integrate state-of-the-art LLM-based techniques into existing pipelines

Avoid when

  • Prioritize lightweight tools over comprehensive feature sets in simpler search applications
  • Seeking traditional relevance feedback mechanisms over modern reranking methods

Observed Jul 12, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance
Steady (70d since push)
As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance
Not a fork · Personal account
As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV)
No lockfile
As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

pip install FlashRank
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Overview

FlashRank supports state-of-the-art listwise and pairwise reranking based on Large Language Models (LLMs) and cross-encoders, enhancing the functionality of hybrid, lexical, and semantic search systems.

Capability facts

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)

```python pip install flashrank
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README

Installation: If you need lightweight pairwise rerankers [default] If you need LLM based listwise rerankers Getting started: python ranker = Ranker(model name="ms marco MiniLM L 12 v2", cache dir="/opt") ```

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