Use VEO 3.1 Fast from Claude Code

VEO 3.1 Fast is Google's fast premium video model. 84 credits for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio, and it supports text-to-video, image-to-video and reference-to-video. The everyday premium pick, between Lite at 42 cr and Quality at 350 cr.

If you use Claude Code and you want VEO 3.1 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 VEO 3.1 Fast from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (premium flexible-duration video generation).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_video with model: "veo3-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 VEO 3.1 Fast

VEO 3.1 Fast shines for:

• Premium video at flexible durations
• Talking-head scenes with native audio
• Cinematic shots where Fast quality is sufficient
• Brand video work
• When you want VEO without the Quality premium

How it compares

vs veo3-lite at 42 cr: Fast is twice the price for higher fidelity on the same 8-second clip. Against Quality at 350 cr it is roughly 4x cheaper. Fast is the everyday premium pick.

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

Cost

Flat 84 credits regardless of duration within the 4/6/8 second range. Audio included at base cost. The newer generation of the VEO 3 Fast tier with flexible duration.

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 VEO 3.1 Fast available as part of the aetherwave_generate_video tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use VEO 3.1 Fast from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks VEO 3.1 Fast when your prompt matches its strengths (premium flexible-duration video generation). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "veo3-fast" in the tool call.

What does VEO 3.1 Fast cost per generation?

Flat 84 credits regardless of duration within the 4/6/8 second range. Audio included at base cost. The newer generation of the VEO 3 Fast tier with flexible duration. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).