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Replicate

Replicate is a Model API in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Cloud APIs for OSS ML — especially image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.

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Cloud APIs for OSS ML — especially image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.

Skip if

Chatty agent loops where per-prediction pricing surprises you.

Who it fits

  • Cloud APIs for OSS ML — especially image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.
  • Builders who start in the browser without a local IDE setup

Pros

Run open-source ML models behind a cloud API — strong for image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.

Cons

Per-prediction pricing can surprise on chatty agent loops; not always the cheapest pure-LLM path.

Facts

Locality:
Cloud-native
Surfaces:
Web
Maturity:
General availability
Open source:
Source available
Free tier:
Free option available

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: N/ASKILL.md: N/ARules / memory: REPLICATE_API_TOKEN; model version pins.Free credits on signup.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Replicate?

Replicate is a Model API covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Run open-source ML models behind a cloud API — strong for image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.

Who is Replicate best for?

Cloud APIs for OSS ML — especially image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs.

When should I skip Replicate?

Chatty agent loops where per-prediction pricing surprises you.

What are the main trade-offs of Replicate?

Pros: Run open-source ML models behind a cloud API — strong for image/video/specialized models as well as LLMs. Cons: Per-prediction pricing can surprise on chatty agent loops; not always the cheapest pure-LLM path.

Does Replicate support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as N/A, SKILL.md as N/A, and rules/memory as REPLICATE_API_TOKEN; model version pins.. Free options: Free credits on signup..

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