Use Grok Imagine Quality from Claude Code

Grok Imagine Quality is the premium tier of xAI's image generation lineup. Higher fidelity than standard Grok Imagine at a higher credit cost. Best when you want Grok's compositional strengths but in a single deterministic shot rather than 6 variations.

If you use Claude Code and you want Grok Imagine Quality 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 Quality from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (premium single-output Grok generation).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_image with model: "grok-imagine-quality-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 Grok Imagine Quality

Grok Imagine Quality shines for:

• High-end commercial product imagery
• Movie poster and editorial cover work
• Detailed architectural and landscape renders
• Print-quality output up to 2K
• When you want Grok's aesthetic but at premium fidelity

How it compares

vs grok-imagine-t2i at 6 cr / 2 images: Quality tier delivers one premium image at 16-22 cr instead of 2 variable ones. Worth the premium when production quality matters.

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

Cost

Tiered pricing by resolution. 16 credits for 1K output, 22 credits for 2K. Single deterministic image. The premium tier of the Grok Imagine family.

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 Quality available as part of the aetherwave_generate_image tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Grok Imagine Quality from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Grok Imagine Quality when your prompt matches its strengths (premium single-output Grok generation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "grok-imagine-quality-t2i" in the tool call.

What does Grok Imagine Quality cost per generation?

Tiered pricing by resolution. 16 credits for 1K output, 22 credits for 2K. Single deterministic image. The premium tier of the Grok Imagine family. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).