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Google GenAI SDK

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Native Gemini format: the Google GenAI SDK for Python and JavaScript, and direct REST requests.

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Installation

pip install google-genai

Connection

The URL is https://api.ailoot.ai without /v1beta: the SDK builds the /v1beta/models/<model>:generateContent path itself. In Python, set the URL through HttpOptions(base_url=…); in JavaScript, through httpOptions.baseUrl. The SDK sends the key in the header named x-goog-api-key.

from google import genai
from google.genai import types
import os

client = genai.Client(
    api_key=os.environ["AILOOT_API_KEY"],
    http_options=types.HttpOptions(base_url="https://api.ailoot.ai"),  # without /v1beta
)

resp = client.models.generate_content(
    model="gemini-3.8-flash",
    contents="Come up with three names for a coffee shop.",
)
print(resp.text)

Supported inputs

  • Top-level fields: contents, systemInstruction, generationConfig, safetySettings, tools and toolConfig.
  • generationConfig accepts temperature, topP, topK, maxOutputTokens, thinkingConfig, responseMimeType (text/plain or application/json), responseSchema or responseJsonSchema (a JSON object), stopSequences (an array of strings), candidateCount: 1, an integer seed, numeric presencePenalty and frequencyPenalty. Supported ranges and capabilities depend on the exact model; for a JSON response, choose one supported schema format and application/json. For text models, responseModalities — only ["TEXT"].
  • safetySettings — an array of objects with category, threshold and optional method; choose values according to the documentation for the exact model.
  • For Gemini models that support the relevant input, parts[].inlineData contains mimeType and non-empty base64 data; a PDF must be an actual PDF file. fileData contains a public https URL in fileUri and the file's MIME type. The MIME type can be omitted for YouTube. http, private URLs, gs:// and Google Files API objects are not supported, nor are uploads through the Google Files API. For video, you can add videoMetadata: startOffset/endOffset as strings in seconds (for example, 1.5s) and fps greater than 0 and no greater than 24. Request body size, context, supported inputs, and response limits are checked for the model and format.
  • Client-side functionDeclarations are executed by your application. Text models also accept {"googleSearch": {}} and {"urlContext": {}}: individually or together, in the array named tools. Neither Google Search nor URL context can be combined with functionDeclarations in the same request. Only client-side functions are available for image output. Other built-in tools and explicit cache are not supported. Search/URL context may require a reserve based on the full input limit; the actual tokens reported in toolUsePromptTokenCount are counted as input tokens.
  • If the model does not support a field, attachment, or tool combination, the request is rejected before funds are reserved, and nothing is charged. You will receive HTTP 400 with status INVALID_ARGUMENT and class invalid_request (in ErrorInfo.reason — INVALID_REQUEST). Invalid JSON, path parameter errors, and other validation errors also return 400; read the error message and Request ID. Capabilities vary by model: check its formats and inputs in the catalog.
InputSupported MIME types
Inline imagesimage/png, image/jpeg, image/webp
Documentsapplication/pdf; text/plain, text/html, text/css, text/csv, text/xml, text/rtf, text/markdown, text/javascript, application/x-javascript, text/x-python, application/x-python
Audioaudio/wav, audio/mp3, audio/mpeg, audio/aiff, audio/aac, audio/ogg, audio/flac
Videovideo/mp4, video/mpeg, video/mov, video/quicktime, video/avi, video/x-flv, video/mpg, video/webm, video/wmv, video/3gpp
import json, os, urllib.request

def generate(model, payload):
    req = urllib.request.Request(
        "https://api.ailoot.ai/v1beta/models/" + model + ":generateContent",
        data=json.dumps(payload).encode(),
        headers={"x-goog-api-key": os.environ["AILOOT_API_KEY"],
                 "Content-Type": "application/json"},
    )
    # One send. After a timeout, check the Request ID in your usage history before retrying.
    with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=300) as response:
        print("Request ID:", response.headers.get("X-Request-ID"))
        return json.load(response)

import base64, pathlib, sys

# Supply a real local PDF, audio or video file and its supported MIME type.
path, mime = pathlib.Path(sys.argv[1]), sys.argv[2]
payload = {"contents": [{"role": "user", "parts": [
    {"text": "Briefly describe the contents of the file."},
    {"inlineData": {"mimeType": mime,
                    "data": base64.b64encode(path.read_bytes()).decode()}},
]}]}
print(generate("gemini-3.8-flash", payload))
# Alternative attachment: {"fileData": {"mimeType": mime, "fileUri": public_https_url}}
# For a real YouTube URL: {"fileData": {"fileUri": youtube_url}}

Complete function-call workflow

Send the declaration, receive functionCall, run your function, return functionResponse, and request the next response. Preserve the model’s entire content, including thoughtSignature; do not create the signature yourself.

import json, os, urllib.request

def generate(model, payload):
    req = urllib.request.Request(
        "https://api.ailoot.ai/v1beta/models/" + model + ":generateContent",
        data=json.dumps(payload).encode(),
        headers={"x-goog-api-key": os.environ["AILOOT_API_KEY"],
                 "Content-Type": "application/json"},
    )
    # One send. After a timeout, check the Request ID in your usage history before retrying.
    with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=300) as response:
        print("Request ID:", response.headers.get("X-Request-ID"))
        return json.load(response)

tools = [{"functionDeclarations": [{
    "name": "multiply", "description": "Multiply two numbers",
    "parameters": {"type": "object", "properties": {
        "a": {"type": "number"}, "b": {"type": "number"}},
        "required": ["a", "b"]},
}]}]
contents = [{"role": "user", "parts": [{"text": "Multiply 7 by 8 using the function"}]}]
for turn in range(4):  # Bound the tool loop; do not resend a request whose result is unclear.
    reply = generate("gemini-3.8-flash", {"contents": contents, "tools": tools})
    content = reply["candidates"][0]["content"]
    contents.append(content)  # Keep ALL original parts and thoughtSignature unchanged.
    results = []
    for part in content.get("parts", []):
        call = part.get("functionCall")
        if not call:
            continue
        if call["name"] != "multiply":
            raise ValueError("Unexpected function")
        args = call["args"]
        result = {"name": call["name"], "response": {"value": args["a"] * args["b"]}}
        if "id" in call:
            result["id"] = call["id"]
        results.append({"functionResponse": result})
    if not results:
        print(content)
        break
    contents.append({"role": "user", "parts": results})
else:
    raise RuntimeError("Tool loop limit reached")

Streaming responses

for chunk in client.models.generate_content_stream(
    model="gemini-3.8-flash",
    contents="Describe a sunset over the sea",
):
    print(chunk.text, end="", flush=True)

Available models

27 identifiers are available in Gemini format: gemini-3.8-flash, gemini-3.1-pro, gemini-pro-agent, gemini-3.8-flash-tiered, gemini-3.8-flash-medium, gemini-3.8-flash-low, gemini-3.8-flash-high, gemini-3.7-flash, gemini-3.7-flash-tiered, gemini-3.7-flash-medium, gemini-3.7-flash-low, gemini-3.7-flash-high, gemini-3.6-flash, gemini-3.6-flash-tiered, gemini-3.6-flash-medium, gemini-3.6-flash-low, gemini-3.6-flash-high, gemini-3.5-flash-lite, gemini-3.1-pro-preview, gemini-3.1-pro-low, gemini-3.1-pro-high, gemini-3.1-flash-lite, gemini-3-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-flash-thinking, gemini-2.5-flash-lite.

Gemini models are also available in Anthropic Messages format, which is useful for clients that support only that format: Anthropic SDK.

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