--- title: XAI: Grok 3 Mini API | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Lightweight LLM with 131K token context, function calling, structured outputs, and visible reasoning traces for fast logic tasks, coding, and agents at $0. url: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/x-ai/x-ai-grok-3-mini/api.md canonical: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/x-ai/x-ai-grok-3-mini/api.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-05-13T09:44:05.262930Z --- xAI: Grok 3 Mini --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router/x-ai-grok-3-mini/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/x-ai/x-ai-grok-3-mini.md) x-ai-grok-3-mini x-ai Closed Source Model $0.400000 / call xAI: Grok 3 Mini --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### xAI: Grok 3 Mini x-ai x-ai-grok-3-mini Copy model ID PricingInput $0.30 / 1M tokens Output $0.50 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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Fast, smart, and great for logic-based tasks that do not require deep domain knowledge. The raw thinking traces are accessible. ### Technical Specifications Model IDx-ai-grok-3-miniCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$0.400000 per million tokensAddedFebruary 20, 2026 ### Key Features - Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API - Streaming response with token-by-token output - Function calling and tool use support - System prompts and role-based messaging - JSON mode and structured output ### Quick Start Integrate XAI: Grok 3 Mini into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "x-ai-grok-3-mini", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/x-ai/x-ai-grok-3-mini/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing XAI: Grok 3 Mini API costs $0.400000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models?feature=llmaster) [More from X Ai](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) XAI: Grok 3 Mini FAQ --- ### What is XAI: Grok 3 Mini? A lightweight model that thinks before responding. Fast, smart, and great for logic-based tasks that do not require deep domain knowledge. The raw thinking traces are accessible. ### How do I use the XAI: Grok 3 Mini API? You can integrate XAI: Grok 3 Mini into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "x-ai-grok-3-mini" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does XAI: Grok 3 Mini cost? XAI: Grok 3 Mini costs $0.400000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the XAI: Grok 3 Mini model ID? The model ID for XAI: Grok 3 Mini is "x-ai-grok-3-mini". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does XAI: Grok 3 Mini have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try XAI: Grok 3 Mini and other AI models. Sign up to get free API credits and start building immediately. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-05-13*