OpenAI: o1

OpenAI’s Lightweight Open-Weight Model for Real-Time API and Private Deployment

Context: 200 000 tokens
Output: 100 000 tokens
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OpenAI’s Lightweight Open-Weight Model for Efficient, Transparent AI Integration via API


o1 is a compact open-weight large language model developed by OpenAI, released for public use in 2024. Positioned as a smaller sibling to o1-pro, this model focuses on transparency, efficiency, and flexibility—offering strong performance on common language tasks while remaining deployable across local, serverless, and hosted environments.


Through AnyAPI.ai, o1 can be accessed instantly via unified endpoints, making it ideal for developers building lightweight tools, internal automation, and private AI systems.


Key Features of o1


Open Weights with Commercial Licensing

Released by OpenAI under a permissive license that enables modification, self-hosting, and enterprise integration.


Optimized for Cost and Speed

Light model architecture allows for fast inference (~200–300ms), ideal for chatbots, copilot extensions, and scripting utilities.


Multilingual and Task-Adaptable

Supports basic multilingual generation, classification, summarization, and instruction following.


Deployable Locally or via API

Available for hosted inference on AnyAPI.ai or direct self-hosting via Docker, Hugging Face, or bare metal.


Use Cases for o1


Internal Copilots and CRM Assistants

Add language support in internal dashboards and SaaS platforms without full-scale LLM overhead.


Lightweight Code Scripting and Shell Utilities

Use o1 to generate scripts, configs, or code explanations in low-latency interfaces.


Real-Time Email and Form Drafting

Generate or rewrite messages, templates, or summaries on the fly within customer-facing apps.

Secure, Offline LLM Applications

Deploy o1 in air-gapped or regionally restricted environments where cloud access is not viable.


Embedded Multilingual Prompts

Use o1 in browser extensions, embedded UIs, and no-code platforms that require fast token handling.


Why Use o1 via AnyAPI.ai


Instant API Access with No Setup

Use o1 immediately without downloading weights or managing hosting.


Unified Platform for Open and Closed Models

Switch between o1, GPT-4.1, Claude, and Mistral via one SDK and usage dashboard.

Transparent Cost and Usage Metrics

Built-in billing, logging, and per-request observability for dev and product teams.

More Stable than OpenRouter, More Accessible than HF Inference

Benefit from reliable availability and support with easier onboarding.

Suited for Lightweight and Mid-Tier AI Applications

Use o1 where GPT-4-level reasoning isn’t required, but fast, consistent NLP still matters.


Use o1 for Fast, Open, and Efficient AI Experiences


o1 is a powerful choice for developers seeking transparency, low-latency NLP, and commercial flexibility in their apps and workflows.


Integrate o1 via AnyAPI.ai and start deploying efficient, open-weight AI in minutes.
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Comparison with other LLMs

Model
Context Window
Multimodal
Latency
Strengths
Model
OpenAI: o1
Context Window
200k
Multimodal
Yes
Latency
Very Fast
Strengths
Internal tools, scripting, fast UX
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Model
OpenAI: o1-pro
Context Window
200k
Multimodal
Yes
Latency
Very Fast
Strengths
Customer tools, automation, scripting
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Mistral: Mistral Tiny
Context Window
32k
Multimodal
No
Latency
Fast
Strengths
CLI tools, extensions, small agents
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Model
OpenAI: GPT-3.5 Turbo
Context Window
16k
Multimodal
No
Latency
Very fast
Strengths
Affordable, fast, ideal for lightweight apps
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Model
DeepSeek: DeepSeek R1
Context Window
164k
Multimodal
No
Latency
Fast
Strengths
RAG, code, private LLMs
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Sample code for 

OpenAI: o1

import requestsurl = "https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions"

payload = {
  "model": "o1",
  "messages": [
    {
    "role": "user",
    "content": [
        {
          "type": "text",
          "text": "Text prompt"
        },
        {
          "image_url": {
          "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg"
       	 },
       	 "type": "image_url"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
headers = {
"Authorization": "Bearer  AnyAPI_API_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.json())
import requestsurl = "https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions"payload = { "model": "o1", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Text prompt" }, { "image_url": { "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg" }, "type": "image_url" } ] } ]}headers = { "Authorization": "Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json"}response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)print(response.json())‍
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const url = 'https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions';
const options = {  
  method: 'POST',  
  headers: {
    Authorization: 'Bearer  AnyAPI_API_KEY', 
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: '{
    "model":"o1",
    "messages": [
      {
      "role":"user",
      "content":[
        {
          "type":"text",
          "text":"Text prompt"
        },
        {
          "image_url":{
            "url":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg"
            },
            "type":"image_url"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }'
};
try {  
	const response = await fetch(url, options);  
	const data = await response.json();  
	console.log(data);} 
catch (error) {  
	console.error(error);
}
const url = 'https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions'; const options = { method: 'POST', headers: {Authorization: 'Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'}, body: '{"model":"o1","messages":[{"role":"user","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Text prompt"},{"image_url":{"url":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg"},"type":"image_url"}]}]}' }; try { const response = await fetch(url, options); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); } catch (error) { console.error(error); }
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curl --request POST \  
  --url https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions \  
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer  AnyAPI_API_KEY' \  
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \  
  --data '{  
    "model": "o1",  
    "messages": [    
      {      
      "role": "user",     
      "content": [      
        {        
          "type": "text",      
          "text": "Text prompt"  
        },      
          {    
          "image_url": {     
            "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg"  
            },      
            "type": "image_url"     
          }      
        ]   
      }  
    ]
  }'
curl --request POST \ --url https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY' \ --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data '{ "model": "o1", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Text prompt" }, { "image_url": { "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg/2560px-Gfp-wisconsin-madison-the-nature-boardwalk.jpg" }, "type": "image_url" } ] } ]}'‍
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FAQs

Answers to common questions about integrating and using this AI model via AnyAPI.ai

Is o1 truly open-weight?

Yes. It can be downloaded, modified, and hosted freely under its commercial-friendly license.

What’s the difference between o1 and o1-pro?

o1 is smaller and faster, but less capable on summarization, coding, and multi-step tasks.

Can I access o1 without using OpenAI’s platform?

Yes. AnyAPI.ai provides hosted access to o1 and o1-pro without OpenAI account integration.

Is o1 suitable for coding or devops use?

Yes—for lightweight scripting, automation, and config file generation.

Does o1 support multilingual output?

Yes, with fluent output in over 10 languages for simple content and chat tasks.

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