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NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
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NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
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### NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning

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PricingInput $0.10 / 1M tokens

Output $0.25 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

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ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens1000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

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About NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
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NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is an open mixture-of-experts model from NVIDIA, with 3B active parameters out of 30B total. It is suited for high-throughput agentic workloads and specialized tasks that...

### Technical Specifications

Model IDnvidia-nemotron-3.5-lightning

CategoryLLM Models

TaskText Generation

Price$0.175 per million tokens

AddedAugust 11, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "nvidia-nemotron-3.5-lightning",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

### Pricing

NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning API costs $0.175 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing)

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

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NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning FAQ
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### What is NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?

NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is an open mixture-of-experts model from NVIDIA, with 3B active parameters out of 30B total. It is suited for high-throughput agentic workloads and specialized tasks that...

### How do I use the NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning API?

You can integrate NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "nvidia-nemotron-3.5-lightning" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### How much does NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning cost?

NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning costs $0.175 per million tokens. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic), and the $149/month Open Source plan includes unlimited generation on open-source models.

### What is the NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning model ID?

The model ID for NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is "nvidia-nemotron-3.5-lightning". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

### Do I need a paid plan to use NVIDIA: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?

Yes. ModelsLab is subscription-based with no free tier — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls). The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan includes unlimited generation across open-source models; premium third-party models are billed per call from your wallet.

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