Pretrained computer vision classifier

Identify cable types with one API call.

A pretrained cable types classifier that sorts an image into one of 10 categories — what type of cable it is. Use the cable types API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.

Pretrained · Nyckel-trained 10 labels out of the box Image input

Try the cable types classifier

Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.

What this cable types classifier recognizes

A sample of the 42 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.

3.5Mm Audio
Ac Power Connector
Cable Extender
Cable Splitter
Coaxial
Component Video
Composite Video
Dc Power Connector
Displayport
Docking Station

Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.

Call the cable types API

Once you've added this classifier to your console, you get your own copy of it behind your own endpoint. Invoke it with any HTTP client:

curl

curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NYCKEL_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'

Python

import requests

# Get an access token: https://www.nyckel.com/docs/api/overview/authentication/
token = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

response = requests.post(
    "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer " + token},
    json={"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"},
)
print(response.json())

Example response

{
  "labelName": "3.5Mm Audio",
  "labelId": "label_...",
  "confidence": 0.92
}

Under the hood

Model type
Nyckel-trained

Trained on a Nyckel-curated dataset covering 10 cable types categories, served on Nyckel's own infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.

Input
Image

Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.

Make it yours
Adaptable

Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.

More than a demo: this page is one of thousands of pretrained functions on Nyckel, an ML classification platform. You can invoke classifiers by API, review predictions, correct labels, collect samples from production traffic, and promote any pretrained function to a private custom model — without changing your integration.

Where teams use cable types classification

Cable Inventory Management

Implementing the false image classification function can streamline inventory management for businesses that deal with various cable types. By automatically identifying and categorizing different cables in stock, companies can ensure better organization and reduce the time spent on manual checks.

Quality Control in Manufacturing

In cable manufacturing, the false image classification function can highlight inconsistencies or defects in cable types during the production process. This allows manufacturers to quickly address quality issues, improving overall product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Preventive Maintenance in Infrastructure

Utility companies can use the cable identifier to remotely assess and categorize the condition of cables within their infrastructure. This identification helps prioritize maintenance efforts and allocate resources more effectively to reduce the risk of outages or failures.

Custom Cable Solutions

Businesses that design and supply custom cable solutions can utilize the classification function to assess customer requirements more accurately. By identifying the appropriate cable types quickly, they can offer tailored solutions that meet specific project needs, enhancing customer service.

Training and Education

Educational institutions or training programs focused on electrical engineering can leverage the image classification function as a teaching tool. By showcasing various cable types and their classifications, students can engage in hands-on learning experiences that reinforce theoretical knowledge.

Automated E-commerce Sorting

Online retailers specializing in electrical components can integrate the classification function for sorting and managing inventory automatically. By tying this to their e-commerce platform, they can streamline order fulfillment, ensuring that customers receive the correct cable types without delays.

Cable Type Verification in Recycling

Recycling facilities can use the false image classification function to ensure proper sorting of different cable types for recycling processes. Accurate classification allows these facilities to maximize efficiency and minimize contamination in the recycling stream, aligning with sustainability goals.

Common questions

What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?

A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.

How do I know whether this will work for my application?

Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.

What happens when it makes a mistake?

No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.

Do I need training data to get started?

No. This cable types classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.

What does it cost to try?

Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.

Ready to classify cable types at scale?

Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.