AI Recommendation
Should you use Grok-2 Mini?
Grok-2 Mini is listed for chat workloads and supports a 131K context window.
Use it when Grok (xAI)'s free tier is enough for evaluation, demos, or light production traffic.
Grok-2 Mini Free API on Grok (xAI)
Free API Catalog profile API ready provider catalog metadata
Grok-2 Mini is available through Grok (xAI) with 131K context and OpenAI-compatible API access.
Free APIOpenAI compatibleText
Context window 131K
Max output 0
API format OpenAI-style
Status Online
Best for
- Chat
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Long context window
- Works with OpenAI-style SDKs
Watch outs
- Free-tier rate limits apply
- Vision support is not listed
- Tool calling is not confirmed
Availability
Grok-2 Mini availability by provider
We only found this Grok-2 Mini listing on Grok (xAI) in the current catalog. Use the related models section for nearby alternatives.
| Provider | Model listing | Access | Context | API | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Grok-2 Mini | Free tier | 131K | OpenAI-style | $25/month free credits, resets monthly |
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| Model | Provider | Context | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok-2 | Grok (xAI) | 131K | Free tier |
Typical Use Cases
Grok-2 Mini use cases
Chat
Grok-2 Mini is tagged for chat in this catalog and works with OpenAI-compatible client libraries.
FAQ
Grok-2 Mini free API FAQ
Is Grok-2 Mini free to use?
Grok-2 Mini is listed with free API access on Grok (xAI), subject to the provider's quota and account policy.
What is the Grok-2 Mini model ID?
The model ID shown in this catalog is grok-2-mini.
What are the Grok-2 Mini free tier rate limits on Grok (xAI)?
The listed free tier limit is $25/month free credits, resets monthly. Limits can change per account tier, so confirm against the provider dashboard.
What context window does Grok-2 Mini support?
The listed context window is 131K tokens.