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Remove background from image (Recraft + fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback)

aetherwave_remove_background

Strips the background from an image, returning a PNG with transparent alpha. Pass a public imageUrl. Useful for product shots, character cutouts, logo isolation, or compositing onto a new background. ~5 credits per image. Recraft is the primary provider; on outage the tool auto-falls back to fal.ai BiRefNet v2 so single-image calls never silently fail. Works best on photographic subjects (people, products, animals); transparent-PNG inputs have no foreground to segment.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
imageUrlYesPublic URL of the source image.

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The description discloses costs (~5 credits per image), provider fallback behavior (Recraft to fal.ai BiRefNet v2), and failure semantics ('single-image calls never silently fail'). It also addresses edge cases like transparent-PNG inputs, all beyond the sparse annotations. No contradictions with annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is compact and front-loaded with the primary action, followed by key context (cost, fallback, limitations). Every sentence provides value without redundancy or verbose explanation.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite having no output schema, the description specifies the return format (PNG with transparent alpha). It covers costs, provider fallback, ideal use cases, and a limitation, making it complete for a single-parameter tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema already fully describes the only parameter with 'Public URL of the source image' and format uri. The description repeats 'Pass a public `imageUrl`' without adding new semantic detail, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage but does not improve on it.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with 'Strips the background from an image, returning a PNG with transparent alpha,' clearly stating the verb, resource, and outcome. It distinguishes itself from siblings like aetherwave_remove_background_video by explicitly targeting images and noting the fallback to BiRefNet v2.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It provides explicit use cases ('product shots, character cutouts, logo isolation...') and a clear when-not-to-use ('transparent-PNG inputs have no foreground to segment'). However, it does not explicitly name an alternative tool for video or editing, relying on sibling names rather than direct comparison.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct media operation (image, video, audio, listing, mastering, etc.) with clear boundaries. Even similar tools like generate_image and edit_image are differentiated by their primary intent (creation vs. modification) and model selection guidance.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow the 'aetherwave_verb_noun' pattern consistently, using snake_case. Verbs and nouns are descriptive and predictable (e.g., generate_image, list_video_models, remove_background_video).

Tool Count4/5

16 tools is slightly above the ideal range (3-15) but remains well-scoped for a multimedia generation platform covering image, video, audio, and user management. Each tool serves a distinct purpose, and no obvious bloat exists.

Completeness4/5

The tool surface covers core creation, editing, listing, and enhancement workflows for images, videos, and audio. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no delete tool, no get-single-creation tool), but the essential lifecycle is well-covered.

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