Inflection 3 Pi API8K context
Inflection 3 Pi powers Inflection's [Pi](https://pi.ai) chatbot, including backstory, emotional intelligence, productivity, and safety.
Pricing & specs mirror our live pricing as of July 2026 (pay-as-you-go).
What is Inflection 3 Pi?
Inflection 3 Pi powers Inflection's [Pi](https://pi.ai) chatbot, including backstory, emotional intelligence, productivity, and safety. It has access to recent news, and excels in scenarios like customer support and roleplay. Pi...
Inflection 3 Pi pricing
Pay-as-you-go on DataLLM Lab — these are our live list prices (identical to the pricing page):
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read | Cache write | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflection 3 Pi | $2.50 | $10.00 | — | — | 8K |
On output price, Inflection 3 Pi is cheaper than 15% of the 309 models in the catalog.
What Inflection 3 Pi costs per month
| Workload | Tokens in / out (monthly) | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Support chatbot | 40M / 12M | $220 |
| RAG / knowledge base | 200M / 20M | $700 |
| Coding agent | 80M / 25M | $450 |
| Batch extraction | 150M / 8M | $455 |
| Content generation | 20M / 40M | $450 |
Estimate your own monthly cost
Cost = input price × input volume + output price × output volume. The same five workloads run on every model page, so any two compare directly.
Inflection 3 Pi vs alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Our test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflection 3 Pi | $2.50 | $10.00 | 8K | — |
| Inflection 3 Productivity | $2.50 | $10.00 | 8K | — |
| Command A | $2.50 | $10.00 | 256K | — |
| Command R+ (08-2024) | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | 1M | — |
When not to use Inflection 3 Pi
- It is premium-priced (output cheaper than only 15% of the catalog) — for routine work a cheaper model likely does the job.
- It is served by a single provider, so there is less failover headroom during an outage.
Specs
| Model ID | inflection/inflection-3-pi |
| Modality | text->text (input: text) |
| Context window | 8,000 tokens |
| Max output | 1,024 tokens |
| Tool / function calling | — |
| Structured output (JSON) | — |
| Released | 2024-10-11 |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2024-10-31 |
| Open weights | — (hosted API only) |
How to call Inflection 3 Pi
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.datallmlab.com/v1", api_key="YOUR_DATALLM_LAB_KEY")
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="inflection/inflection-3-pi",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)curl https://api.datallmlab.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model":"inflection/inflection-3-pi","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}'import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({ baseURL: "https://api.datallmlab.com/v1", apiKey: process.env.DATALLM_KEY });
const r = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "inflection/inflection-3-pi",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }],
});
console.log(r.choices[0].message.content);The same key routes Inflection 3 Pi and 300+ other models — switch models by changing one string. How OpenAI-compatible APIs work.
Prompting tips for Inflection 3 Pi
- Be explicit and show the shape of the answer. Spell out format, tone and constraints up front, and include one short example of the output you want — Inflection 3 Pi follows concrete instructions better than abstract ones.
- It's premium — spend where it counts. Route easy calls to a cheaper model and reserve Inflection 3 Pi for the hard reasoning; trim system prompts and few-shot examples that don't move the result.
Tips are derived from Inflection 3 Pi's actual capabilities — context window, tool & JSON support, modality and price tier — not generic advice.
Open-source tools for Inflection 3 Pi
Popular open-source frameworks and agents to build with Inflection 3 Pi over the API — star counts pulled from GitHub (July 2026).
Listed by GitHub stars; inclusion is by ecosystem relevance (agent frameworks, SDKs and gateways), not affiliation. Stars change — see each repo for current numbers.
Migrating to Inflection 3 Pi
Coming from OpenAI or another gateway? On an OpenAI-compatible setup the only changes are base_url → https://api.datallmlab.com/v1 and model → inflection/inflection-3-pi. Messages, streaming and the rest of your code stay the same. Routing & failover guide.
Rate limits & reliability
Rate limits here are the DataLLM Lab gateway's, not the upstream vendor's. On 429 (rate limited) or 503 (provider busy), retry with exponential backoff. See the error-code guide and failover setup.
Related reading
Call Inflection 3 Pi with one key
300+ models behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint — better prices, better uptime, no subscriptions.
Get an API keyCompare pricingFrequently asked questions
What is Inflection 3 Pi?
Inflection 3 Pi powers Inflection's [Pi](https://pi.ai) chatbot, including backstory, emotional intelligence, productivity, and safety. It accepts text input with a 8K-token context window and was released on 2024-10-11. On DataLLM Lab it is callable through one OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
How much does Inflection 3 Pi cost?
On DataLLM Lab it is $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens — cheaper than about 15% of the 309-model catalog on output price. Pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
What is the context window of Inflection 3 Pi?
8K tokens, with up to 1K max output tokens.
Is Inflection 3 Pi open source?
No open weights are published — it is available through hosted API access only.
How do I call the Inflection 3 Pi API?
Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.datallmlab.com/v1 and set model to "inflection/inflection-3-pi". One DataLLM Lab key routes this model and 300+ others; no code changes beyond the base URL and model string.
What are good alternatives to Inflection 3 Pi?
Close options by price and capability include Inflection 3 Productivity, Command A, Command R+ (08-2024) — all callable with the same DataLLM Lab key.