MCP Server Guide

Use Seedance Pro I2V from Claude Code

Seedance Pro I2V is the image-to-video variant of Seedance Pro. Notable for first+last-frame interpolation: pass both imageUrl and endImageUrl and the model interpolates between them. Best in class for controlled motion sequences.

If you use Claude Code and you want Seedance Pro 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:

claude mcp add aetherwave \
-e AETHERWAVE_API_KEY=aw_live_your_key_here \
-- npx -y @aetherwave-studio/mcp

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

Model ID
seedance-pro-i2v
Provider
Bytedance via KIE.ai
Cost
3 cr/sec at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p
Outputs per call
1

How to use it

Once the MCP is installed, you can ask Claude Code naturally. It'll pick Seedance Pro I2V from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (image-to-video with frame interpolation).

Example interaction:

You
Generate first+last-frame interpolation

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_video with model: "seedance-pro-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

Example 1
"Animate from this first frame to this final frame over 6 seconds, smooth interpolation"
Example 2
"Turn this product photo into a slow rotation video, 8 seconds"
Example 3
"Animate this album cover with subtle motion, 6 seconds"

When to pick Seedance Pro I2V

Seedance Pro I2V shines for:

How it compares

vs grok-imagine-i2v at 4 cr/s 480p: Seedance Pro I2V at 3 cr/s is cheaper and uniquely supports endImageUrl for first+last frame work. Grok has KIE+fal redundancy. Pick Seedance for first+last interpolation; Grok for redundancy.

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

Cost

Per-second tiered pricing. 3 cr/s at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p. Wide duration range (2-12s). Requires imageUrl; optional endImageUrl for first+last frame interpolation.

Credits come from your AetherWave account. Plans:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install AetherWave MCP in Claude Code?

One command (shown above). Then restart Claude Code. The agent will have Seedance Pro I2V available as part of the aetherwave_generate_video tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Seedance Pro I2V from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Seedance Pro I2V when your prompt matches its strengths (image-to-video with frame interpolation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "seedance-pro-i2v" in the tool call.

What does Seedance Pro I2V cost per generation?

Per-second tiered pricing. 3 cr/s at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p. Wide duration range (2-12s). Requires imageUrl; optional endImageUrl for first+last frame interpolation. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).

Try Seedance Pro I2V from Claude Code

Free API key, free starter credits, single MCP install. Be running your first Seedance Pro I2V generation in under five minutes.

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