Inception: Mercury Coder
By Inception
Released: 2025-04-30
Inception Mercury Coder features 128k-token context window. Mercury Coder is the first diffusion large language model (dLLM). Applying a breakthrough discrete diffusion approach, the model runs 5-10x faster than even speed optimised models like Claude 3.5 Haiku and GPT-4o Mini while matching their performance. Mercury Coder's speed means that developers can stay in the flow while coding, enjoying rapid chat-based iteration and responsive code completion suggestions. On Copilot Arena, Mercury Coder ranks 1st in speed and ties for 2nd in quality. Read more in the [blog post here](https://www.inceptionlabs.ai/blog/introducing-mercury). Available at $0.25/1M tokens.
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Leverages advanced AI technology to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and results.
Fast & Efficient
Optimized performance ensures quick results without compromising on quality.
Purpose-Built
Specifically designed for llms tasks and workflows.
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128k tokens context
128k tokens context
Specifications
AI Evaluation
Optimized for programming tasks, this model excels at code generation, debugging, and software engineering workflows with solid benchmark performance.
Pros
- Competitive pricing ($0.25/1M)
- 128k token context window
- Strong code generation and debugging
- Low-latency responses
Cons
- May lack creative flair
- Speed/quality trade-off
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