ImageRouter

@ImageRouter list all available image generation models under $0.05 per image and show their supported resolutions

Found 12 image generation models meeting your criteria. Top options: flux-1-schnell ($0.003/image, supports 256×256 to 1440×1440), stable-diffusion-3-medium ($0.035/image, up to 1024×1024), and playground-v2.5 ($0.008/image, square formats only). Each model has different speed/quality trade-offs — flux-1-schnell generates in ~2 seconds but with less detail than SD3. All models accept standard prompt formatting and negative prompts. This is an illustrative summary; actual model availability and pricing may vary by account tier.

This example demonstrates the MCP's model discovery capability. Before generating any images, you should call List Models to verify current pricing and capabilities — model costs and availability change frequently. The MCP requires API key authentication and sufficient account credits.

@ImageRouter generate a 1024×1024 image of a minimalist workspace setup using flux-1-schnell, then check my remaining credits

Image generated successfully with flux-1-schnell. Cost: $0.003. Image URL: [https://cdn.imagerouter.io/gen/abc123...] (expires in 24 hours). Your account now has 847 credits remaining (approximately $8.47 at current rates). Generation took 2.1 seconds. Note: This URL is temporary — download or reference the image promptly if you need to preserve it. This example illustrates a typical generation workflow; actual output URLs and credit deduction depend on your account state.

This showcases the core generation workflow plus credit tracking. ImageRouter charges per generation, so always check credits first with Get Credits. Generated image URLs expire after 24 hours — the MCP cannot store images permanently. Each model has different cost/speed/quality characteristics.

@ImageRouter take this product photo [URL] and remove the background, then generate three color variations using stable-diffusion-3 inpainting

Background removed from source image. Generated three inpainted variations with color shifts: warm sunset tones ($0.042), cool blue-grey palette ($0.042), and high-contrast black/white ($0.042). Total cost: $0.126. All images maintain the original 1200×800 resolution. Inpainting preserved product edges with 94% accuracy based on automatic mask detection. Output URLs: [cdn.imagerouter.io/edit/xyz789...] (each expires in 24 hours). This illustrates the edit workflow; actual mask quality and color accuracy depend on source image complexity.

This demonstrates the Edit Image tool for transformation tasks. Inpainting and background removal require models that support mask inputs — verify with Get Model first. Each edit operation consumes credits. Complex edits may need manual mask refinement for best results, which this MCP cannot provide.

When ImageRouter fits a 3-person content team's paid-model budget

A 3-person marketing team ships 20 social posts a week and needs hero images, video clips, and occasional edits. ImageRouter is the right call if you're already paying for multiple AI subscriptions and want one API to route between them based on cost or quality. The Get Credits and List Models tools let you check balances and compare pricing before each generation, which matters when you're burning through 80+ images a month. The trade-off: if your team only uses one model provider (say, just DALL-E or just Midjourney), you don't need the router overhead. But if you're juggling three vendors and want Switchy to pick the cheapest option for each task, ImageRouter consolidates the auth and the decision logic. Buy this if your monthly AI spend is over $200 and you want programmatic cost control.

When image editing beats screenshot annotation for support tickets

A 5-person support team handles 40 tickets a day, many requiring annotated screenshots or redacted customer images. ImageRouter's Edit Image tool (inpainting and transforms) works if your workflow is 'customer sends screenshot, agent marks the problem area, AI generates the fix or redaction'. The API-key auth means each agent can share one Switchy workspace without separate logins. The constraint: this only wins if your support platform doesn't already have built-in annotation. If you're using Zendesk or Intercom with native markup, adding ImageRouter is overkill. But if you're triaging in Slack or Linear and need programmatic edits (blur a credit card, circle a UI bug), the MCP saves you from opening Photoshop 40 times a week. Buy this if your support queue includes visual edits and your current tool requires manual export.

When video generation replaces screen-recording for feature launches

A 4-person product team ships a new feature every two weeks and needs a 15-second demo video for each launch email. ImageRouter's Generate Video tool is the right fit if you're starting from static mockups or wireframes and want AI to animate them, rather than recording your screen. The List Models call shows which video providers (Runway, Pika, etc.) are available and their per-second pricing, so you can budget before generation. The boundary: if your feature is interactive or needs real UI footage, screen recording still wins. But if you're launching an API, a backend change, or a concept that's easier to illustrate than demonstrate, text-to-video cuts your production time from 2 hours to 10 minutes. Buy this if your launch cadence is weekly or faster and your features are hard to screen-capture.