gpt-4.1-mini by GitHub Models

Free prototyping for all GitHub users. 45+ models. Per-request limits (8K in / 4K out).

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Free API tier

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15 RPM, 150 RPD

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1,000,000 tokens

Model ID

openai/gpt-4.1-mini

Base URL

https://models.github.ai/inference

Last verified

June 2026

How to use gpt-4.1-mini

Free prototyping for all GitHub users. 45+ models. Per-request limits (8K in / 4K out).

Quickstart

curl https://models.github.ai/inference/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"model":"openai/gpt-4.1-mini","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hi"}]}'

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Frequently asked

Is gpt-4.1-mini free?

Yes. GitHub Models offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 15 RPM, 150 RPD. No credit card is required.

Can I use gpt-4.1-mini commercially?

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How do I start using gpt-4.1-mini?

Free prototyping for all GitHub users. 45+ models. Per-request limits (8K in / 4K out).

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