Use Grok Imagine I2V from Claude Code

Grok Imagine I2V is xAI's image-to-video model. Pass a source image URL and a motion prompt; Grok animates it into a 6-15 second clip. Best for taking an AI-generated still and turning it into a moving shot.

If you use Claude Code and you want Grok Imagine I2V 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 Grok Imagine I2V from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (image-to-video animation).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_video with model: "grok-imagine-i2v" 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 Grok Imagine I2V

Grok Imagine I2V shines for:

• Animating AI-generated album covers
• Turning brand stills into moving social content
• Animating product photos for ads
• Music video clips from artist photos
• Any workflow chaining text-to-image then image-to-video

How it compares

vs seedance-pro-i2v at 3-10 cr/s: Both are competitive I2V options. Grok includes audio at base price; Seedance Pro is slightly cheaper per second. Pick based on whether audio matters.

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

Cost

Per-second pricing by resolution. 4 cr/s at 480p, 6 cr/s at 720p. Duration 6-15 seconds. Audio included at base cost. Requires imageUrl as the first frame. KIE primary with fal.ai fallback.

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 Grok Imagine I2V available as part of the aetherwave_generate_video tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Grok Imagine I2V from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Grok Imagine I2V when your prompt matches its strengths (image-to-video animation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "grok-imagine-i2v" in the tool call.

What does Grok Imagine I2V cost per generation?

Per-second pricing by resolution. 4 cr/s at 480p, 6 cr/s at 720p. Duration 6-15 seconds. Audio included at base cost. Requires imageUrl as the first frame. KIE primary with fal.ai fallback. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).