> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.jimmyai.cn/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get up and running with our API in minutes

# Quickstart

Welcome to our API service! This guide will help you quickly get started with image and video generation features.

## Step 1: Get your API Key

1. [Register an account](https://www.jimmyai.cn/register)
2. Log in to your account, and visit the [API Key Management Page](https://open.jimmyai.cn/console?tab=apikeys)
3. Create a new API Key
4. Save your key (it will only be displayed once)

## Step 2: Account Recharge

1. Log in to your account, and visit the [Recharge Page](https://www.jimmyai.cn/recharge)
2. Select the recharge amount (minimum \$1)
3. Complete the payment (supports Alipay, WeChat Pay)

## Step 3: Send a Request

Get connection info
API Base URL: [https://www.jimmyai.cn](https://www.jimmyai.cn)
API Key: The key you just created

### Video Generation Example

```bash theme={null} theme={null}
curl --request POST \
  --url https://www.jimmyai.cn/api/open-api/v1/videos \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "model": "<string>",
  "prompt": "<string>",
  "duration": 123,
  "orientation": "landscape",
  "images": [
    "<string>"
  ]
}
'
```

## Step 4: Query Task Status

Since we use an asynchronous processing mode, you need to query the task status to get the results:

```bash theme={null} theme={null}
curl --request GET \
  --url https://www.jimmyai.cn/api/open-api/v1/videos/{taskId} \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>'
```

## Next Steps

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