Use VEO 3.1 Quality from Claude Code

VEO 3.1 Quality is the flagship of Google's VEO line. 350 credits ($1.75) for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio, and the highest fidelity available here. Use it for hero shots; Fast at 84 cr covers everyday premium work.

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

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_generate_video with model: "veo3-quality" 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 Quality

VEO 3.1 Quality shines for:

• Hero shots for trailers and broadcast
• Premium brand commercial work
• Final video renders where VEO Fast falls short
• Music video cinematic moments
• Anywhere VEO 3 Quality would have been picked

How it compares

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier and is the highest-fidelity tier in the VEO line. Use it for hero shots; Fast for everyday work; Lite at 42 cr for volume.

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

Cost

Flat 350 credits for 4/6/8 second clips. Audio included at base cost. The newer flagship VEO tier, replacing VEO 3 Quality at a lower price.

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

How do I use VEO 3.1 Quality from Claude Code?

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

What does VEO 3.1 Quality cost per generation?

Flat 350 credits for 4/6/8 second clips. Audio included at base cost. The newer flagship VEO tier, replacing VEO 3 Quality at a lower price. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).