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This guide uses the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API. Before you begin, you need:
  • A MaxAPI account and API key.
  • An available model ID from the console.
  • curl, Python 3.8+, or Node.js 18+.
1

Create an API key

Sign in to MaxAPI and create an API key. Set it as an environment variable in your current terminal:
Store the key immediately. Never expose it in browser code, mobile applications, or public repositories.
2

Send a request

Replace YOUR_MODEL_ID with a model ID from the console. Install the openai package before you use the Python or Node.js example.
3

Read the response

The generated text is available at choices[0].message.content.

Troubleshooting

Next steps

Choose an API format

Decide between an OpenAI-compatible and provider-native format.

Authentication

Manage API keys safely.

Asynchronous tasks

Generate images, videos, and music.