# Inference API

Lilypad allows you to run on-demand compute jobs on the network using the Lilypad API, enabling AI inference and high-performance workloads without managing infrastructure.

## Overview

This guide will take you through:

* Obtaining [API keys](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/quickstart/inference-api/installation)
* [Basic usage](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/quickstart/inference-api/usage)