Model Repository
A Model Repository is a centralized platform or system for storing, versioning, managing, and sharing machine learning models, datasets, and related artifacts. It enables teams to collaborate on model development, track experiments, and deploy models consistently across environments. Examples include MLflow Model Registry, Hugging Face Hub, and AWS SageMaker Model Registry.
Developers should use a Model Repository when working on machine learning projects that require reproducibility, collaboration, and streamlined deployment. It is essential for managing model lifecycles in production systems, facilitating A/B testing, and ensuring compliance with version control and audit trails. This is particularly valuable in enterprise settings or large-scale AI applications.