Ling 3.1 Flash 1019 Now Free on AI Gateway

What happened

Vercel has introduced Ling 3.1 Flash 1019 on AI Gateway, offering it for free until November 3, 2026. This model is accessible without charge during this time period, though usage will be tracked.

The model is intended for use in coding, multi-step reasoning tasks, and applications that integrate tools. Users can access it using the name inclusionai/ling-3.1-flash-1019.

Why it matters

The free access to Ling 3.1 Flash 1019 allows developers to test and integrate the model into existing workflows without incurring costs. This provides an opportunity for experimentation and development before the model becomes a paid service.

Key details

Ling 3.1 Flash 1019 has a context window of 1 million tokens, enabling it to handle workflows with long documents, code, and extended task histories. The model can be tested in the model playground without requiring any additional setup.

Starting on November 3, 2026, requests to Ling 3.1 Flash 1019 will begin to charge at the published rate. Users can integrate the model into tools like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and others by installing the latest Vercel CLI and running the setup command.