At a glance
The Lemon API runs Lemon through Mage at POST https://api.mage.space/v1/lemon/generate. A request at the default settings costs 245 Gems (about $0.245), with no subscription. Lemon takes saved characters, references, audio references by @handle in the prompt.
Video
Output
1
Variant
245
Gems per clip, default
$0.245
About, in USD
Overview
What the Lemon API does
Our all-round video model. Start and end frames, up to 10 references or Characters, Voices and audio, and clips from 2 to 30 seconds at up to 1080p.
Mage's all-round video model at a friendlier price: frames, references, Voices, generated audio, and clips from 2 to 30 seconds.
It accepts first_image, last_image, image, additional_images, videos as inputs.
Quick start
Call the Lemon API
Set MAGE_API_KEY, submit to /lemon/generate, and poll status_url until the request completes.
cURL
STATUS_URL=$(curl --request POST 'https://api.mage.space/v1/lemon/generate' \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $MAGE_API_KEY" \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"prompt": "A slow push-in on a lighthouse at dusk, waves breaking below",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": "3",
"model_id": "lemon"
}' | jq -r '.status_url')
# Repeat until status is "completed"; result.url is the file
curl "$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/lemon/generate",
headers=headers,
json={
"prompt": "A slow push-in on a lighthouse at dusk, waves breaking below",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": "3",
"model_id": "lemon"
},
).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/lemon/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": "3",
"model_id": "lemon"
}),
}).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
Lemon model_id values
Send model_id to pick a variant. A request without one runs the default.
| model_id | Name | Default |
|---|---|---|
| lemon | Lemon | Yes |
Options
Lemon parameters
Allowed values across all variants; a variant may offer fewer. The docs list the options per variant.
| Field | Values |
|---|---|
| aspect_ratio | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
| duration | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
Inputs
Media inputs Lemon accepts
Send each as an https URL, a data URL, or an upload of up to 100 MB.
| Field | Role |
|---|---|
| first_image | The first frame image. |
| last_image | The last frame image. |
| image | The reference image. |
| additional_images | Additional reference images. |
| videos | The source videos. |
Rules
What the Lemon API enforces
- First and last frames cannot be combined with reference images or videos: send one kind or the other.
- Up to 10 reference images and 5 reference videos.
More video models
Other video generation APIs on Mage
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
Video · from 338 Gems
Plum API
Sound on every clip, up to 2K
Video · from 360 Gems
Raspberry API
Characters brought to life from a first frame
Video · from 40 Gems
Wan Video v2.2 API
Open-weights video with a Lightning variant
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Lemon API cost?
A Lemon request at the default settings (Lemon) costs 245 Gems, about $0.245. 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 Lemon API endpoint?
POST https://api.mage.space/v1/lemon/generate with an Authorization: Bearer header carrying your Mage API key. The response includes a status_url to poll for the result.
Which Lemon models can I call?
lemon. The default is Lemon.
Does Lemon support reference images or characters?
Lemon accepts first_image, last_image, image, additional_images, videos. Lemon takes saved characters, references, audio references by @handle in the prompt.
Can I use Lemon from Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. Connect the Mage MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Grok, or Cursor and ask for Lemon by name. Your assistant reads its options with get_model and quotes the price before it generates.
How long are Lemon 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.