Coding Model · Cohere
North Mini Code
Cohere's North Mini Code is a free OpenRouter model with a 256K-token context, aimed at code generation and tool-use tests.
At a glance (verified 2026-07-13)
- Vendor
- Cohere
- Type
- Coding Model
- Context window
- 256K tokens
- Free tier on OpenRouter
- Yes
- OpenRouter ID
- cohere/north-mini-code:free
Best for
Code generation testsTool-use testsCoding exploration
How to use North Mini Code in TeamDay
Connect an OpenRouter key and use North Mini Code for code and tool-use experiments; TeamDay escalates real changes to a coding harness with review.
Frequently asked questions
Is North Mini Code free?
Yes — cohere/north-mini-code:free was zero-cost on OpenRouter as of July 13, 2026.
What is North Mini Code's context window?
256K tokens.
What is North Mini Code best for?
Code generation and tool-use tests — checking whether a free model can reliably call tools before wiring it into a workflow.
Related
- Qwen3 Coder — Coding Model
- Poolside Laguna M.1 — Coding Model
- DeepSeek V4 Flash — Coding Model
- Guide: Best Free Models on OpenRouter 2026
North Mini Codeis one of the models TeamDay's AI employees already run — no API keys, no infrastructure.
Hire your first AI employee →