Use LightGBM algo for classification model training

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Enable the LightGBM (Light Gradient-Boosting Machine) algorithm as an advanced option for training classification models.

    Before you begin

    Role required: ml_admin or admin

    About this task

    The LightGBM algorithm offers performance and efficiency for large datasets. For detailed information about this algorithm see https://lightgbm.readthedocs.io.

    Use the following procedure to add this option in the solution definition form. Alternatively, you can use a script to add this algorithm.

    To add this option using a script:

    var config = new MLPredictorConfig('ml_solution_ID');
                    config.useLightGBM();
                    config.updateConfig();

    In JSON format:

    {
    "use_lightgbm": true
    }

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Predictive Intelligence > Classification > Solution Definitions.
    2. Open an existing classification solution or create a new one.
    3. Select the Advanced Solution Settings tab in the Related Links section of the form.
    4. Select New to open the Advanced Solution Setting (ml_advanced_solution_settings) form.
    5. In the Solution Parameters field, search for Use LightGBM algo for classification model training.
    6. Leave the User Inputs field blank, and select Submit.
      In the Advanced Solution Setting new record, in the Solution Parameters field, the option Use LightGBM algo for classification model training is highlighted.

    Result

    The setting appears as a row on the Advanced Solution Setting tab on your solution's form.

    What to do next

    Retrain your solution.