Use Imagen 4 Fast from Claude Code

Imagen 4 Fast is Google's speed-optimized Imagen tier. Same compositional intelligence as the higher tiers, faster generation, lower cost. The natural pick when you want Google quality at Grok Imagine pricing.

If you use Claude Code and you want Imagen 4 Fast 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 Imagen 4 Fast from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (fast budget photoreal generation).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_image with model: "imagen-4-fast" 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 Imagen 4 Fast

Imagen 4 Fast shines for:

• Iteration runs where you generate many variations
• Quick concept exploration
• Social content where output speed matters
• Budget-conscious workflows
• First-draft work before upscaling

How it compares

vs grok-imagine-t2i at 6 cr / 2 images: Imagen Fast is 5 cr for 1 image; Grok is 6 cr for 2. Pick Imagen Fast for one fast deterministic shot; Grok when you want a pair to choose between.

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

Cost

Flat 5 credits per image. Single output. The fastest and cheapest Imagen tier on AetherWave.

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 Imagen 4 Fast available as part of the aetherwave_generate_image tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Imagen 4 Fast from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Imagen 4 Fast when your prompt matches its strengths (fast budget photoreal generation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "imagen-4-fast" in the tool call.

What does Imagen 4 Fast cost per generation?

Flat 5 credits per image. Single output. The fastest and cheapest Imagen tier on AetherWave. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).