Command R
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Command R is a language model with 35B parameters from Cohere. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 128K tokens of context.
- Developer
- Cohere
- Parameters
- 35B
- Context
- 128K tokens
- Type
- Text
Where to use Command R for free
Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.
Quick start
curl https://api.cohere.ai/compatibility/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $COHERE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "command-r",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.cohere.ai/compatibility/v1",
api_key="YOUR_COHERE_API_KEY",
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="command-r",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.cohere.ai/compatibility/v1",
apiKey: process.env.COHERE_API_KEY,
});
const reply = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "command-r",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(reply.choices[0].message.content);Example for Cohere. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.
Benchmarks
This model is not on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard yet. We do not publish our own estimates.
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FAQ
Is Command R free?
Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Command R is free at Cohere. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.
What is the context window of Command R?
The largest context among free routes is 128,000 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.
How do I call Command R via API?
Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.cohere.ai/compatibility/v1, model ID command-r, and a Cohere key.