Jamba Mini 2 — Free AI Model & API

ai21-labs/jamba-mini-2

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Context Window 256K

Max Output 4K

Rate Limit 200 RPM, 10 RPS

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 23, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Phone Verification Required

Status Online

Overview

Jamba Mini 2 — free model from AI21 Labs.

Model ID

jamba-mini-2

Base URL

https://api.ai21.com/studio/v1

Specifications

Context: 256K · Output: 4K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: No

Quick Start

Integrate Jamba Mini 2 with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.ai21.com/studio/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="jamba-mini-2",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://api.ai21.com/studio/v1",
  apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
  model: "jamba-mini-2",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

curl "https://api.ai21.com/studio/v1/models/jamba-mini-2:generateContent?key=YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "contents": [{"parts": [{"text": "Hello!"}]}]
  }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 200 RPM, 10 RPS

Context Window 256K

Max Output Tokens 4K

Cost Free — since May 23, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible No — uses provider-native API

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Jamba Mini 2?

Sign up at AI21 Labs to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Jamba Mini 2 really free?

Yes. Jamba Mini 2 is available on AI21 Labs's free tier and has been free since May 23, 2026. Rate limits apply: 200 RPM, 10 RPS. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Jamba Mini 2's rate limits?

200 RPM, 10 RPS Context window: 256K. Max output: 4K. No credit card required.

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