Documentation

BeefAPI is one API. You add prepaid USD credit, send requests through the client you already use, and see each request and its cost.

Who this is for

This service is at https://global.beefapi.com/. Documentation is at https://docs.global.beefapi.com/docs. beefapi.com is the separate Chinese-site entry. Keys and credit from there cannot be used here.

This is for developers who already use an API key or an OpenAI-compatible or Anthropic-compatible client. Availability is not guaranteed for every request. For a ready-made chat or editing app, choose an end-user application instead; BeefAPI supplies the API layer.

Quickstart is the first request. Billing explains charges and refunds. Errors covers failed requests. Status shows recorded model-route outages.

Choosing an API service

Compare the exact models and endpoints you need, not just provider names. Use the same input, output, cache and media units when comparing prices. Check client compatibility, limits, failure handling, data policies and support. Run a representative request, inspect its result, and compare its recorded cost. Pricing, client setup and errors explain the corresponding BeefAPI details.

Start here

• Quickstart — Create a key and send the first request.
• Models — Model IDs, and how to check what your key can call.
• API — Endpoints, authentication, and how to send a request.
• Images — Generate and edit images, then save the result.
• Videos — Create a video task, poll its status, and download the MP4.
• Clients — OpenAI SDK, Codex CLI, Claude Code, and other compatible tools.
• Errors — What to check when a request fails.
• Billing — Credit, usage charges, prices, and refunds.

For tools and agents

Use OpenAPI for endpoint schemas, llms.txt for discovery, and USD prices for current model prices.