Use VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) from Claude Code

VEO 3 Quality is Google's flagship video model, now running the Veo 3.1 generation - Google upgraded it in place under the same id. 350 credits ($1.75) for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio. Highest fidelity in the VEO line. Wall-clock is 3-5 minutes per generation.

If you use Claude Code and you want VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) 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 Quality (now Veo 3.1) 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 Quality (now Veo 3.1)

VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) shines for:

• Hero shots for trailers and music videos
• Premium brand commercials
• Broadcast-quality scenes
• Anywhere the budget justifies maximum quality
• Final renders where Fast wouldn't pass review

How it compares

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier with measurably higher fidelity. Pick Quality for hero shots where it shows; Fast for everyday premium 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 an 8-second clip. Fixed duration. The flagship VEO tier with maximum fidelity. Audio included at base cost. Expect 3-5 min wall-clock.

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 Quality (now Veo 3.1) available as part of the aetherwave_generate_video tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) 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 Quality (now Veo 3.1) cost per generation?

Flat 350 credits for an 8-second clip. Fixed duration. The flagship VEO tier with maximum fidelity. Audio included at base cost. Expect 3-5 min wall-clock. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).