The Batch API for Large Language Models enables asynchronous processing of numerous inference requests and is fully compatible with the OpenAI API standard. The Batch API is a cost-effective solution when immediate inference results are unnecessary. It provides a higher rate limits than online calls, ensuring results are delivered within a reasonable timeframe of 48 hours. This API is ideal for:
  • Conducting evaluations and data analysis.
  • Classifying extensive datasets.
  • Generating document summaries in an offline mode.

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Quick Start

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1. Preparing Batch Files

The Batch API uses .jsonl format files as input, with each line representing the details of an API inference request. Available endpoints include /v1/chat/completions and /v1/completions.
Set the endpoint parameter to /v1/chat/completions or /v1/completions for OpenAI API compatibility.
Each request must include a unique custom_id to locate inference results in the output file after batch completion. Parameters in the body field of each line are sent as actual inference request parameters to the endpoint. Below is an example input file containing 2 requests: 
{"custom_id": "request-1", "body": {"model": "deepseek/deepseek-v3-0324", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello, world!"}], "max_tokens": 400}}
{"custom_id": "request-2", "body": {"model": "deepseek/deepseek-v3-0324", "messages": [{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},{"role": "user", "content": "Hello world!"}],"max_tokens": 1000}}

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2. Upload Batch Input File

Upload the batch input file so that it can be correctly referenced when creating a batch. Use the Files API to upload your .jsonl file and set the purpose to batch.
For how to get API key, refer to the API Key Management.
Code Example Python 
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1",
    api_key="<Your API Key>",
)

batch_input_file = client.files.create(
    file=open("batch_input.jsonl", "rb"),
    purpose="batch",
)

print(batch_input_file)
Curl 
export API_KEY="<Your API Key>"

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1/files \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer ${API_KEY}' \
  --form 'file=@"/your/batch_input.jsonl"' \
  --form 'purpose="batch"'
Sample response upon successful file upload: 
{
    "id": "file_d2co***as73c0cjd0",
    "object": "file",
    "bytes": 238,
    "filename": "batch_input.jsonl",
    "created_at": 1754894162,
    "purpose": "batch",
    "metadata": {
        "total_requests": 2
    }
}

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3. Creating a Batch

Once the input file is successfully uploaded, you can initiate a batch using the ID of the uploaded File object. The completion window is fixed at 48h and is currently non-adjustable. Code Example Python 
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1",
    api_key="<Your API Key>",
)

batch = client.batches.create(
  input_file_id="file_d2cor0es1cas73c0cj60",
  endpoint="/v1/chat/completions",
  completion_window="48h"
)
print(batch)
Curl 
export API_KEY="<Your API Key>"

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1/batches \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer ${API_KEY}' \
  --data '{
      "input_file_id": "file_d2co***as73c0cjd0",
      "endpoint": "/v1/chat/completions",
      "completion_window": "48h"
  }'
This request will yield a Batch object that includes metadata about your batch, as illustrated in the example below: 
{
    "id": "batch_d2cq***73a68lu0",
    "object": "batch",
    "endpoint": "/v1/chat/completions",
    "input_file_id": "file_d2co***as73c0cjd0",
    "output_file_id": "",
    "error_file_id": "",
    "completion_window": "48h",
    "in_progress_at": null,
    "expires_at": null,
    "finalizing_at": null,
    "completed_at": null,
    "failed_at": null,
    "expired_at": null,
    "cancelling_at": null,
    "cancelled_at": null,
    "status": "validating",
    "errors": "",
    "version": 0,
    "created_at": "2025-08-11T16:31:52.949816948+08:00",
    "updated_at": null,
    "created_by": "8f242aa1-f725-4a67-8***9-cb68025e0976",
    "created_by_key_id": "key_cc19f96c***e7390644a37da21",
    "remark": "",
    "total": 0,
    "completed": 0,
    "failed": 0,
    "metadata": null,
    "request_counts": {
        "total": 0,
        "completed": 0,
        "failed": 0
    }
}

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4. Check the Status of a Batch

You can check a batch’s status at any time to receive the latest batch information. The status enumeration values of the Batch object are as follows:
StatusDescription
VALIDATINGThe input file is being validated before the batch can begin
PROGRESSBatch is in progress
COMPLETEDBatch processing completed successfully
FAILEDBatch processing failed
EXPIREDBatch exceeded deadline
CANCELLINGBatch is being cancelled
CANCELLEDBatch was cancelled
Code Example Python 
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1",
    api_key="<Your API Key>",
)
batch = client.batches.retrieve("batch_d2cq***73a68lu0")
print(batch)
Curl 
export API_KEY="<Your API Key>"

curl --request GET \
  --url https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1/batches/{batch_id} \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer ${API_KEY}'

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5. Retrieve the Results

Once the batch inference is complete, you can download the result output file using the output_file_id field from the Batch object. The result output file will be deleted 30 days after the batch inference concludes, so please retrieve it promptly via the interface. Code Example Python 
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1",
    api_key="<Your API Key>",
)

content = client.files.content("example-250811-1")
print(content.read())
Curl 
export API_KEY="<Your API Key>"

curl --request GET \
  --url https://api.novita.ai/openai/v1/files/{file_id}/content \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer ${API_KEY}'
The response returns the raw file content. For batch output files, each line contains a response like this: 
{
  "custom_id": "request-2589",
  "error": null,
  "id": "batch_req_task_d2c",
  "response": {
    "body": {
      "id": "29e1432c-edfb-44a4-b531-c23c600abfae",
      "object": "chat.completion",
      "created": 1754902266,
      "model": "deepseek-test",
      "choices": [
        {
          "index": 0,
          "message": {
            "role": "assistant",
            "content": "Hello! 👋 How can I assist you today? 😊"
          },
          "finish_reason": "stop"
        }
      ],
      "usage": {
        "prompt_tokens": 5,
        "completion_tokens": 13,
        "total_tokens": 18
      }
    },
    "request_id": "request-2589",
    "status_code": 200
  }
}

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Instructions

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Supported Models

  • deepseek/deepseek-r1-0528

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Limitations

  1. Each batch can contain up to 50,000 requests.
  2. The maximum input file size per batch is 100MB.

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Error Handling

Errors encountered during batch processing are recorded in a separate error file, accessible via the error_file_id field. Common error codes include:
Error CodeDescriptionSolution
400Invalid request formatCheck JSONL syntax and required fields
401Authentication failedVerify API key
404Batch not foundCheck batch ID
429Rate limit exceededReduce request frequency
500Server errorContact us

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Batch Expiration

Batches not completed within 48 hours will transition to an EXPIRED state. Unfinished requests will be canceled, while completed requests will be provided through an output file. You only pay for tokens consumed by completed requests. The batch makes every effort to complete within 48 hours.

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All Batch API

  1. Create batch
  2. Retrieve batch
  3. Cancel batch
  4. List batch
  5. Upload file
  6. List files
  7. Retrieve file
  8. Delete file
  9. Retrieve file content