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Apply for access

Email [email protected] with:
  • Proof of your organization’s status (501(c)(3) nonprofit, small business / startup, government entity, school, library, etc.)
  • Any other documentation showing your eligibility
  • Brief description of how you plan to use the API
We support 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, schools, libraries, startups, and other qualifying organizations.
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Install the OpenAI package

Install the official OpenAI package:
pip install openai
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Make your first API call

Test the API with a simple chat completion:
import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="your-api-key",
    base_url="https://ai.cyrionlabs.org/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4o-mini",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello! How can AI help nonprofits?"}
    ]
)

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

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Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API key. Include it in the Authorization header: 
Authorization: Bearer your-api-key

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Base URL

Use the following base URL for all API requests: 
https://ai.cyrionlabs.org/v1
Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly. If you suspect your key has been compromised, regenerate it immediately in your dashboard.

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Base URL

All API requests should be made to: 
https://api.cyrionlabs.com

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Rate Limits

CyrionAI provides generous rate limits for nonprofit organizations:
  • Chat Completions: 100 requests per minute
  • Image Generation: 20 requests per minute
  • Video Generation: 10 requests per minute
  • Audio Transcription: 50 requests per minute
Rate limits are per API key. Contact us if you need higher limits for your use case.

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Error Handling

The API returns standard HTTP status codes. Common errors include:
  • 401 Unauthorized - Invalid or missing API key
  • 429 Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded
  • 400 Bad Request - Invalid request parameters
  • 500 Internal Server Error - Server error
Example error response: 
{
  "error": {
    "message": "Invalid API key",
    "type": "invalid_request_error",
    "code": "invalid_api_key"
  }
}

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve made your first API call, explore these resources:

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Need Help?

If you run into any issues: