Use GPT Image 1.5 from Claude Code

GPT Image 1.5 is the predecessor to GPT Image 2. Still available on AetherWave for users who prefer its specific output aesthetic or need the explicit quality knob (medium vs high). Generally superseded by GPT Image 2 unless you have a specific reason.

If you use Claude Code and you want GPT Image 1.5 available as a native tool that the agent can call directly, the AetherWave MCP server wires it up in one command. No SDK to learn, no separate API key per provider, no polling loop to write.

Install in 30 seconds

Run this from your terminal:

Get your API key at your Profile page under the Developer tab. New accounts start with free credits to try it without spending anything.

Quick facts

How to use it

Once the MCP is installed, you can ask Claude Code naturally. It'll pick GPT Image 1.5 from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (OpenAI image generation with explicit quality control).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_image with model: "gpt-image-1.5-t2i" and returns the finished asset URL. The result auto-saves to your AetherWave gallery (Cloudflare R2 hosted, no URL expiration).

Sample prompts that work well

When to pick GPT Image 1.5

GPT Image 1.5 shines for:

• Workflows already using GPT Image 1.5 (consistency)
• Cases where the medium quality (6 cr) is enough
• Quality-tunable workflows where you want explicit control
• Users testing OpenAI's quality evolution
• Cost-conscious OpenAI alternative to GPT Image 2

How it compares

vs gpt-image-2-t2i at 9 cr: GPT Image 1.5 medium at 6 cr is cheaper for draft work; high at 31 cr is pricier than GPT Image 2 for final quality. Default to GPT Image 2 unless you have a reason for 1.5.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog with pricing.

Cost

Tiered pricing by quality setting. 6 credits at medium, 31 at high. Single output. The predecessor to GPT Image 2 with broader quality knob exposure.

Credits come from your AetherWave account. Plans:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus 80 cr from one-time community quests
• Studio: $9.99/mo, 1,700 credits monthly, cancel anytime
• One-time bundles: from $4.99 (500 cr) up to $79.99 (9,000 cr). Bundle credits never expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install AetherWave MCP in Claude Code?

One command (shown above). Then restart Claude Code. The agent will have GPT Image 1.5 available as part of the aetherwave_generate_image tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use GPT Image 1.5 from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks GPT Image 1.5 when your prompt matches its strengths (OpenAI image generation with explicit quality control). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "gpt-image-1.5-t2i" in the tool call.

What does GPT Image 1.5 cost per generation?

Tiered pricing by quality setting. 6 credits at medium, 31 at high. Single output. The predecessor to GPT Image 2 with broader quality knob exposure. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).