gemini-3.6-flash) is Google’s multimodal text model updated in July 2026 (stable release), accepting text/image/video/audio/PDF input with a 1M context window and 64K output. APIYI has completed a full dual-endpoint test pass (26+5 cases): both the native Gemini format and the OpenAI-compatible format work out of the box, and native tools — Search grounding, code execution, URL context — are verified working.
Available on APIYI now: model name
gemini-3.6-flash, in the default / svip groups. Thinking is ON by default (thinking tokens bill as output) — lower the thinking tier for latency- or cost-sensitive workloads (see “Controlling thinking” below). For lightweight workloads, consider its cheaper sibling Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite.Highlights
Full native tool suite
Google Search grounding, Maps grounding, URL context, code execution, and Computer Use (Preview) all verified working on the native endpoint — no Google API Key required.
Full multimodal understanding
Image, PDF, and audio inputs verified accurate (video shares the same pipeline). The 1M context fits an entire book or codebase.
Four thinking tiers
thinkingLevel minimal/low/medium/high measured at 0/403/487/837 thinking tokens — monotonic, so you can budget thinking precisely per task.
Two endpoints, zero friction
Native Gemini format (official SDK, just change base_url) and OpenAI-compatible format, both live at official pricing.
Model details
Verified capability matrix
APIYI test results from July 22, 2026 (official claims vs. measured behavior):Pricing
Pricing note: thinking tokens bill as output — the main reason to manage thinking tiers. APIYI matches official pricing; the discount comes from top-up bonuses: +10% on $100, up to +20% (≈17% off). See top-up promotions.
Controlling thinking
Thinking is ON by default: even “1+1” produces ~200 thinking tokens first. Measured tiers:Quick start
Native Gemini format (recommended — full tool support)
OpenAI-compatible format (drop-in for existing code)
FAQ
Do I need a Google API Key for the native endpoint?
Do I need a Google API Key for the native endpoint?
No. Put your APIYI token (the
sk- key) in the x-goog-api-key header. With the official google-genai SDK, just set base_url to https://api.apiyi.com.Do Search grounding / code execution work on the OpenAI-compatible endpoint?
Do Search grounding / code execution work on the OpenAI-compatible endpoint?
No. google_search, url_context, codeExecution, Maps grounding, and Computer Use are native-format only. The OpenAI-compatible endpoint covers the standard set: chat, streaming, function calling, JSON Schema, and vision.
How much does implicit caching save?
How much does implicit caching save?
A repeated long prefix may hit on the second request (measured: 8,176 of a 15.9K-token prefix), but hits are probabilistic — don’t build cost models on them. The explicit cache API (cachedContents) is not yet enabled on the platform.
Gemini 3.6 Flash or 3.5 Flash-Lite?
Gemini 3.6 Flash or 3.5 Flash-Lite?
Pick 3.6 Flash for tools, deep thinking, and stronger reasoning. Pick 3.5 Flash-Lite ($0.30 in / $2.50 out, no thinking by default, roughly twice as fast) for high-frequency, latency- and cost-sensitive workloads.