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RNJ 1
API model name: rnj-1
RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, served on the Api.Airforce unified API. It is available on the free tier at no per-token cost. Access it through the OpenAI-compatible API with one key, alongside 100+ other models on Api.Airforce.
Pricing
Specifications
- Provider
- Essential AI
- Type
- chat model
Capabilities
Streaming
What is RNJ 1 used for?
- Chatbots & assistants — conversational AI, drafting, summarizing and Q&A.
- Real-time experiences — stream tokens for responsive chat and apps.
RNJ 1 vs. similar models
| Model | Intelligence | Context | Input / 1M | Output / 1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNJ 1 | — | — | Free | Free |
| Qwen3 Coder | — | — | $0.62 | $2.50 |
| Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B | 9.6 | — | $0.54 | $2.22 |
| Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct | 9.6 | — | $0.50 | $2.48 |
Prices are Api.Airforce pay-as-you-go rates per 1M tokens. Context is the maximum input length.
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RNJ 1 — frequently asked questions
- How much does RNJ 1 cost?
- RNJ 1 is available on the free tier at no token cost — create an API key and start building. Paid plans add higher rate limits.
- What can RNJ 1 do?
- RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, accessible through the Api.Airforce API.
- Is RNJ 1 free to use?
- Yes — RNJ 1 is on the free tier. You can use it with an Api.Airforce API key at no cost.
- How do I use RNJ 1 via the API?
- RNJ 1 is OpenAI-compatible. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.airforce/v1 and pass the model ID rnj-1 with your Api.Airforce API key.
- Who makes RNJ 1?
- RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, served through the unified Api.Airforce gateway alongside 100+ other models.
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Use RNJ 1 via the API
OpenAI-compatible — point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.airforce/v1 and pass rnj-1 as the model.
cURL
curl https://api.airforce/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIRFORCE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "rnj-1",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" }]
}'Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.airforce/v1", api_key="$AIRFORCE_API_KEY")
r = client.chat.completions.create(
model="rnj-1",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(r.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({ baseURL: "https://api.airforce/v1", apiKey: process.env.AIRFORCE_API_KEY });
const r = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "rnj-1",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(r.choices[0].message.content);