At a glance
The Cherry API runs Cherry 2 Pro and 3 other variants through Mage at POST https://api.mage.space/v1/cherry/generate. A request at the default settings costs 618 Gems (about $0.618), with no subscription. Cherry takes saved characters, references, audio references by @handle in the prompt.
Video
Output
4
Variants
618
Gems per clip, default
$0.618
About, in USD
Overview
What the Cherry API does
Cinematic video with audio, from Cherry Mini for drafts to Cherry 2 Pro, our most powerful model, with clips up to 30 seconds, many references or Characters, and source-video edits.
Mage's flagship video line, with cinematic motion and audio: Cherry Mini, Cherry, Cherry Pro, and Cherry 2 Pro, the most powerful, with clips up to 30 seconds.
It accepts image, additional_images, videos as inputs.
Quick start
Call the Cherry API
Set MAGE_API_KEY, submit to /cherry/generate, and poll status_url until the request completes.
cURL
STATUS_URL=$(curl --request POST 'https://api.mage.space/v1/cherry/generate' \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $MAGE_API_KEY" \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"prompt": "A slow push-in on a lighthouse at dusk, waves breaking below",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": "4",
"model_id": "cherry-2-pro"
}' | jq -r '.status_url')
# Repeat until status is "completed"; result.url is the file
curl "$STATUS_URL" --header "Authorization: Bearer $MAGE_API_KEY"Python
import os, time, requests
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['MAGE_API_KEY']}"}
request = requests.post(
"https://api.mage.space/v1/cherry/generate",
headers=headers,
json={
"prompt": "A slow push-in on a lighthouse at dusk, waves breaking below",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": "4",
"model_id": "cherry-2-pro"
},
).json()
while request["status"] in ("queued", "in_progress"):
time.sleep(3)
request = requests.get(request["status_url"], headers=headers).json()
print(request["status"], request["result"] and request["result"]["url"])JavaScript
const headers = {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.MAGE_API_KEY}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
};
let request = await fetch('https://api.mage.space/v1/cherry/generate', {
method: 'POST',
headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
"prompt": "A slow push-in on a lighthouse at dusk, waves breaking below",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": "4",
"model_id": "cherry-2-pro"
}),
}).then((response) => response.json());
while (['queued', 'in_progress'].includes(request.status)) {
await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 3000));
request = await fetch(request.status_url, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}
console.log(request.status, request.result?.url);Models
Cherry model_id values
Send model_id to pick a variant. A request without one runs the default.
| model_id | Name | Default |
|---|---|---|
| cherry-mini | Cherry Mini | |
| cherry | Cherry | |
| cherry-pro | Cherry Pro | |
| cherry-2-pro | Cherry 2 Pro | Yes |
Options
Cherry parameters
Allowed values across all variants; a variant may offer fewer. The docs list the options per variant.
| Field | Values |
|---|---|
| aspect_ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k |
| duration | 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 |
Inputs
Media inputs Cherry accepts
Send each as an https URL, a data URL, or an upload of up to 100 MB.
| Field | Role |
|---|---|
| image | The reference image. |
| additional_images | Additional reference images. |
| videos | The source videos. |
Rules
What the Cherry API enforces
- Video editing takes exactly one source video, of a length the chosen model supports.
More video models
Other video generation APIs on Mage
Video · from 375 Gems
Grok Video API
Grok Imagine, in motion
Video · from 270 Gems
Kiwi API
Everyday video, zero setup
Video · from 245 Gems
Lemon API
Every video feature, at a friendlier price
Video · from 20 Gems
LTX Video API
Fast open-weights video for iteration
Video · from 147 Gems
Melon API
Anime in motion, with optional audio
Video · from 30 Gems
MiniMax-H3 API
Fast open video with stereo sound
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cherry API cost?
A Cherry request at the default settings (Cherry 2 Pro) costs 618 Gems, about $0.618. Other resolutions, durations, and variants change the price; the response reports the exact charge. A generation that fails is refunded; one Mage's content policy blocks is not.
What is the Cherry API endpoint?
POST https://api.mage.space/v1/cherry/generate with an Authorization: Bearer header carrying your Mage API key. The response includes a status_url to poll for the result.
Which Cherry models can I call?
cherry-mini (Cherry Mini), cherry (Cherry), cherry-pro (Cherry Pro), cherry-2-pro (Cherry 2 Pro). The default is Cherry 2 Pro.
Does Cherry support reference images or characters?
Cherry accepts image, additional_images, videos. Cherry takes saved characters, references, audio references by @handle in the prompt.
Can I use Cherry from Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. Connect the Mage MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Grok, or Cursor and ask for Cherry by name. Your assistant reads its options with get_model and quotes the price before it generates.
How long are Cherry results kept?
Results and inputs are kept for 30 days. Download anything you want to keep to your own storage.
Start building with Mage
One account, one Gems balance, every model. Pay only for what you generate.