GitHub Models

Free Quotas

Free access to GPT-4o, Llama, Mistral and more through GitHub's model marketplace. Requires a GitHub account. Limits vary by Copilot tier.

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Free Models
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Free Tier Restrictive Limits Multi-Model GPT-5 Llama 4

Rate Limit

Maximum requests per time period
10 Requests / min (high-tier) / higher for mini-tier

Max Context

Maximum tokens the model can process
1,000,000

Cost

$0

.00

FREE Credit card not required

Quick Start

API Endpoint

https://models.inference.ai.azure.com

Why Choose GitHub Models?

  • Free Quotas - No hidden costs or credit card required
  • Instant Access - Get started in seconds with API key
  • Generous Limits - Perfect for development & production
  • 10 Models - Choose the perfect model for your task

Example: Making Your First Request 

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN",
    base_url="https://models.inference.ai.azure.com"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4o",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain how GitHub Models works"}
    ]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Free Models

Model Name ID Context Capabilities
GPT-4o
gpt-4o
128,000
Reasoning
Llama 3.3 70B Instruct
Meta-Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct
128,000
Phi-4
Phi-4
128,000
Reasoning
Mistral Large (24.11)
Mistral-large-2411
128,000
Reasoning Multilingual
Cohere Command R+
Cohere-command-r-plus-08-2024
128,000
AI21 Jamba 1.5 Large
AI21-Jamba-1.5-Large
256,000
GPT-5 Chat
gpt-5-chat
128,000
GPT-5 Mini
gpt-5-mini
128,000
Llama 4 Scout
Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct
128,000
Llama 4 Maverick
Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct-FP8
1,000,000

Current Limits

Request Limits

  • Rate Limit
    10 Requests / min (high-tier) / higher for mini-tier
  • Daily Limit
    50 Requests / day (high-tier models) / 150 Requests / day (mini-tier models)

Token Limits

Throughput

8,000 input / 4,000 output per request

Monthly Cap

-

Key Features

Prototyping

Known Limitations

  • Restrictive limits
  • Requires GitHub account
  • Rate limits vary by Copilot tier

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key?

Getting your GitHub Models API key is simple:

  1. Visit the official GitHub Models website
  2. Sign up for a free account (no credit card required)
  3. Navigate to the API section in your dashboard
  4. Generate your API key and start using it immediately
Are there free quotas?

Yes! GitHub Models offers a generous free tier with no credit card required. Check the provider's website for current terms and conditions regarding free tier availability and duration.

What happens if I exceed the free limits?

If you reach the rate limit, your requests will be temporarily throttled. The limits reset automatically after the specified time period. You can always monitor your usage in the provider's dashboard.

Is my data secure?

GitHub Models takes security seriously. All API communications are encrypted via HTTPS. Check their privacy policy and terms of service for detailed information about data handling and retention policies.

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