Quick Start

Get up and running with HiAPI in 3 minutes.

1. Get your API key

   Sign up at hiapi.ai, then go to Dashboard → API Keys to create a new key.

2. Add credits

   Go to Dashboard → Billing to add credits. New accounts get free trial credits.

3. Make your first request

   cURL

   curl -X POST https://api.hiapi.ai/v1/images/generations \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{
       "model": "dall-e-3",
       "prompt": "a futuristic city at sunset",
       "size": "1024x1024"
     }'

   Python

   from openai import OpenAI
   
   client = OpenAI(
       api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
       base_url="https://api.hiapi.ai/v1"
   )
   
   response = client.images.generate(
       model="dall-e-3",
       prompt="a futuristic city at sunset",
       size="1024x1024"
   )
   
   print(response.data[0].url)

   Node.js

   import OpenAI from "openai";
   
   const client = new OpenAI({
     apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
     baseURL: "https://api.hiapi.ai/v1"
   });
   
   const response = await client.images.generate({
     model: "dall-e-3",
     prompt: "a futuristic city at sunset",
     size: "1024x1024"
   });
   
   console.log(response.data[0].url);

4. View the result

   The response contains the image URL. Open it in your browser to see your generated image.

Next Steps

• Browse all available models
• Read the Image Generation Guide for advanced usage
• Check the API Reference for all endpoints