Practical getting-started guide

How to Use Omen Alpha

Use Omen Alpha — the stealth AI coding model — for coding, long-context analysis, and agentic workflows through an OpenAI-compatible API. This guide covers Tokenra API access, OpenCode Go, and the omen-alpha model identifier.

API guideModel ID: omen-alphaPricing: $0.20 in · $0.66 out / 1M tokensReviewed September 5, 2026
01 / Start with the model

What is Omen Alpha?

Omen Alpha is an anonymous stealth AI coding model available through Tokenra and OpenCode Go. It is positioned for coding and agent workflows and is documented as using an OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API. Reported context limits and capabilities can vary by route, so confirm the active provider listing.

The model identifier is omen-alpha across the documented routes. There is no alternate identifier presented in this guide.

One model ID, everywhere. Use omen-alpha on Tokenra, in OpenCode Go, and in an OpenAI-compatible SDK. Record the provider, route, date, limits, and request settings when you test.

For the model’s origins and evidence, read What is Omen Alpha?. For measured scores, see the benchmarks page.

02 / Build an integration

Use Omen Alpha via API

The Tokenra route uses an OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions shape. Use omen-alpha as the model identifier. Your server should own credentials, validation, bounded retries, timeouts, and safe logging.

Get your API key

  1. Create or access a Tokenra account.
  2. Create an API key and verify that the Omen Alpha route is available.
  3. Store the key in a server-side environment variable such as TOKENRA_API_KEY.
  4. Never embed the key in browser JavaScript, static HTML, a client bundle, or a public repository.

Example: Python

PYTHON · TOKENRA ROUTE
import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://tokenra.io/v1",
    api_key=os.environ["TOKENRA_API_KEY"],
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="omen-alpha",
    messages=[{
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Write a Python function that validates an email address.",
    }],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Example: curl

CURL · TOKENRA ROUTE
curl https://tokenra.io/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKENRA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "omen-alpha",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Explain this function in two bullets."}
    ]
  }'

Using AI coding agents

For Cline, Cursor, or Continue, choose an OpenAI-compatible provider, set the base URL to the active Tokenra endpoint, and set the model to omen-alpha. Provider routes can change, so verify the current base URL in Tokenra documentation instead of copying an outdated URL.

Start with a minimal request that proves authentication, routing, and response parsing. Then test prompt size, output limits, tool schemas, timeouts, and error handling. The full field reference is in the Omen Alpha API documentation.

03 / Access economics

Pricing & OpenCode Go credit

Omen Alpha is a paid model with per-token pricing through Tokenra. OpenCode Go subscribers are reported to receive monthly credit that covers light usage.

Omen Alpha pricing per 1 million tokens
Token typePrice
Input (prompt)$0.20
Output (completion)$0.66
Cached read$0.04

OpenCode Go credit

OpenCode Go is reported at $10/month with $100 in monthly credit usable toward Omen Alpha. Treat the amount, eligibility, reset behavior, and included routes as provider-controlled terms and confirm them before purchase or production planning.

Verify before production use
CheckWhy it matters
Account eligibilityTokenra requires an account; OpenCode Go requires an active subscription.
Rate limitsRequests per minute, concurrency, and quotas determine workflow reliability.
Context and output limitsThe provider may apply operational limits that differ from community reports.
Credit termsConfirm amount, reset date, expiration, and which routes consume credit.
AvailabilityRecord the date and route you verified because provider terms can change.

For measured cost comparisons, see the Omen Alpha benchmarks page.

04 / Common questions

FAQ

How do I access Omen Alpha?

Get an API key at tokenra.io and use omen-alpha with the active OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Alternatively, subscribe to OpenCode Go, reported at $10/month, for built-in access with reported $100 monthly credit.

What model ID do I use?

Use omen-alpha. This is the identifier documented for the Tokenra API route and OpenCode Go.

How much does Omen Alpha cost?

Input $0.20, output $0.66, and cached read $0.04 per million tokens. OpenCode Go is reported at $10/month with $100 monthly credit. Confirm current terms before relying on these figures.

Is Omen Alpha compatible with my coding tool?

It is documented as using an OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API. Set the provider’s active base URL and model to omen-alpha; this pattern is supported by OpenAI SDKs and compatible tools such as Cline, Cursor, and Continue.

Is Omen Alpha the same as Ox Alpha?

No. Ox Alpha was the earlier stealth model later identified as GLM-5.3-Flash. Omen Alpha is a newer likely successor with different observed pricing, behavior, and benchmark results. See the model background page.

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