Use Seedream V4 T2I from Claude Code

Seedream V4 is Bytedance's flagship image generation model. Notable for its native 4K support (rare on AetherWave) and a flexible multi-output mode (up to 6 images per call). Strong aesthetic across both photoreal and illustration styles.

If you use Claude Code and you want Seedream V4 T2I 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 Seedream V4 T2I from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (4K image generation).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_image with model: "seedream-v4-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 Seedream V4 T2I

Seedream V4 T2I shines for:

• Native 4K output for print or large displays
• Multi-image batches via maxImages
• Mixed photoreal and stylized work
• Album art needing high detail
• Bytedance ecosystem creative work

How it compares

vs gpt-image-2-t2i at 9 cr: Seedream V4 at 7 cr is cheaper and supports 4K out of the box (GPT Image 2 maxes at 2K). Pick Seedream when 4K matters; GPT Image 2 for max general quality at 1-2K.

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

Cost

Flat 7 credits per image, with optional 4K resolution mode. Supports up to 6 images per call via the maxImages param.

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 Seedream V4 T2I available as part of the aetherwave_generate_image tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Seedream V4 T2I from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Seedream V4 T2I when your prompt matches its strengths (4K image generation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "seedream-v4-t2i" in the tool call.

What does Seedream V4 T2I cost per generation?

Flat 7 credits per image, with optional 4K resolution mode. Supports up to 6 images per call via the maxImages param. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).