Use Video Background Removal (rembg) from Claude Code

Video Background Removal runs the rembg u2netp model frame-by-frame on AetherWave's own Python service. Pair with a source video and choose transparent (WebM alpha) or solid color (MP4) output. The slowest tool in the surface but the only one needed for compositing AI video subjects.

If you use Claude Code and you want Video Background Removal (rembg) 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 Video Background Removal (rembg) from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (video background removal).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_remove_background_video with model: "video-edit-background" 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 Video Background Removal (rembg)

Video Background Removal (rembg) shines for:

• Compositing AI video subjects onto new backgrounds
• Green-screen-style workflows
• Character extraction from rendered video
• Transparent alpha output for video editor pipelines
• Solid background replacement (e.g., brand green)

How it compares

The only video background removal tool on AetherWave. Runs on internal Python infra (no external API spend), priced at 2 cr/s to cover compute. No alternative to pick between.

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

Cost

Per-second pricing. 2 cr/s for frame-by-frame background removal. Output is WebM with alpha (transparent bg) or MP4 with solid color replacement.

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 Video Background Removal (rembg) available as part of the aetherwave_remove_background_video tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Video Background Removal (rembg) from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Video Background Removal (rembg) when your prompt matches its strengths (video background removal). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "video-edit-background" in the tool call.

What does Video Background Removal (rembg) cost per generation?

Per-second pricing. 2 cr/s for frame-by-frame background removal. Output is WebM with alpha (transparent bg) or MP4 with solid color replacement. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).