HiAPI

HiAPI is a developer-first AI API platform that simplifies how you integrate image, video, audio, and text generation into your applications. Instead of managing multiple API keys, separate billing accounts, and different integration patterns for each AI model, HiAPI gives you one unified gateway. You get access to leading generative models from providers like OpenAI, ByteDance, Google, Black Forest Labs, and MiniMax all through a single API key and a consistent request format that is compatible with OpenAI's API structure.

The platform is built for developers who want to ship AI-powered features quickly without getting bogged down by infrastructure concerns. Every output from HiAPI comes back as a persistent artifact link, meaning you never have to build or maintain your own storage system for generated images, videos, or audio files. This is a huge time saver and cost reducer for teams of any size.

HiAPI is also designed with AI agents in mind. It supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), reusable Skills, and llms.txt integration, so your automated workflows and agent-based systems can discover, call, and compose HiAPI models without custom coding. Whether you are building a simple image generation feature for a social media app, a complex video production pipeline, or an AI agent that creates music on demand, HiAPI provides the production-grade infrastructure you need. With availability-first routing, callback notifications, and 24/7 support, you can trust HiAPI to handle real-world traffic. New developers can start with a free API key and up to one dollar in free credits to explore the platform risk-free.

Unified API Gateway

HiAPI provides a single endpoint and a single request schema for every image, video, and audio model on the platform. You pass the base model name, model-specific input parameters, and optional settings like route, storage, or callback, and HiAPI handles the rest. This means you learn one integration pattern and can switch between models or add new ones without rewriting your code. The platform supports OpenAI-compatible requests, so if you have existing code that calls OpenAI, you can point it at HiAPI and instantly access a wider range of models.

Persistent Artifact Storage

Every output generated through HiAPI comes back as a durable, persistent link. You do not need to build, manage, or pay for your own file storage system to keep the images, videos, or audio files your application creates. When you set the storage parameter to persistent in your API request, HiAPI stores the artifact on its infrastructure and returns a link that remains accessible. This feature alone can save your team weeks of development time and reduce ongoing operational costs.

AI Agent Ready Integration

HiAPI is built from the ground up to work seamlessly with AI agents and automated workflows. The platform supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for agent-accessible tools, reusable Skills that provide step-by-step instructions for common workflows, and an llms.txt file that lets agents discover and understand HiAPI's capabilities. You can paste the llms.txt prompt into any agent like Claude, Cursor, or Codex, and the agent will immediately know how to call HiAPI models, choose the best integration path, and generate content on your behalf.

Production-Grade Reliability

HiAPI is designed to handle real-world production loads with confidence. The platform features availability-first routing, which means if one model endpoint is slow or down, HiAPI can route your request to an alternative path to ensure it completes. You can set up callbacks to get notified when a task finishes instead of polling the API repeatedly. And with 24/7 support, you have a team ready to help you troubleshoot any issues that arise during development or at scale.

Social Media Content Creation

Marketing teams and content creators can use HiAPI to generate images, short videos, and background music for social media posts. With one API call, you can generate a product image using Seedream 5.0 Pro, create a short promotional video with Seedance 2.0, and compose a background track with MiniMax Music 2.6. The persistent artifact links make it easy to share these assets directly with your design team or schedule them for posting without manual downloading and re-uploading.

AI Agent Powered Design Assistants

Developers building AI agents for designers can integrate HiAPI to give their agents the ability to generate and edit visual content. An agent could take a text description from a user, call HiAPI's GPT Image 2 model to create a concept image, then use image-to-image generation with Seedream 5.0 Pro to refine the result. The agent can handle the entire workflow autonomously, from receiving the prompt to delivering the final artifact link to the user, all through HiAPI's unified task API.

Automated Video Production Pipelines

Media companies and content studios can build automated video production pipelines using HiAPI. A pipeline could start with a script, use a text-to-image model to generate storyboard frames, then feed those frames into a video model like Seedance 2.0 to create cinematic clips with native audio. The callback feature ensures the pipeline knows exactly when each stage is complete, and the persistent storage means every intermediate and final artifact is accessible for review or further editing.

Music and Audio Generation for Apps

App developers can integrate HiAPI to add music and audio generation features to their products. A fitness app could let users generate custom workout music by describing the desired tempo and mood to MiniMax Music 2.6. A meditation app could generate ambient soundscapes on demand. Because HiAPI handles storage, the generated audio files are immediately available as links that can be streamed directly within the app, without the developer needing to set up any audio hosting infrastructure.

How do I get started with HiAPI?

Getting started is simple and free. Go to the HiAPI website and sign up for an account. You will receive a free API key and up to one dollar in free credits to test the platform. From there, you can read the API documentation, try a curl command to generate your first image, or explore the MCP and Skills integrations for agent-based workflows. The platform is designed so you can make your first successful API call in minutes.

What models are available on HiAPI?

HiAPI offers a curated selection of leading generative AI models. For image generation and editing, you can use GPT Image 2, Nano Banana 2 (Google Gemini Flash), FLUX 1.1 Pro, and Seedream 5.0 Pro. For video generation, Seedance 2.0 from ByteDance is available. For audio and music, MiniMax Music 2.6 can turn prompts and lyrics into complete songs. The platform continues to add new models, so check the models page regularly for updates.

How does persistent artifact storage work?

When you make an API request to HiAPI, you can set the storage parameter to persistent. HiAPI will store the generated image, video, or audio file on its infrastructure and return a durable link in the API response. You can use this link to display or share the artifact immediately. You do not need to build any storage system, manage file servers, or pay for cloud storage. The artifacts remain accessible through the link for as long as your account is active.

Can I use HiAPI with AI agents like Claude or Cursor?

Yes, HiAPI is specifically designed to work with AI agents. The platform provides an llms.txt file that agents can read to understand HiAPI's models and API structure. You can paste the llms.txt prompt into your agent, and it will know how to call HiAPI. The platform also supports Remote MCP tools and reusable Skills that give agents step-by-step instructions for common workflows. This makes HiAPI an excellent choice for developers building agent-powered applications.

HiAPI operates on a transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing model. Every model on the platform lists its price upfront on the model details page, so you know exactly what each API call costs before you integrate. New users receive up to one dollar in free credits upon signup, which is enough to test multiple models and build a proof of concept. There are no upfront commitments or monthly subscription fees. You only pay for the API calls you make, and you can review your usage and costs at any time in your account dashboard. This predictable pricing model makes it easy to estimate your costs before a production launch and scale your usage as your application grows.