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ai_image_editor_create_image

Edit images with AI.

MCP guidance:

  • This starts an async image generation job and returns id plus credits_charged immediately. If the user wants the finished result, call the wait_for_image_project helper with the returned id, or poll the matching GET /v1/image-projects/{id} endpoint until status is complete, error, or canceled. Completed projects include downloads with direct URLs. The custom wait helper also returns exact_download_urls separately from expiration metadata.

  • For *_file_path values, prefer an existing Magic Hour file path or a file_path returned by the upload-URL endpoint after the file bytes are uploaded. Direct public media URLs may work when they are stable, fetchable, and return raw file bytes, but hotlinked URLs can fail; when in doubt, use the presigned upload flow first and pass the returned file_path.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNoGive your image a custom name for easy identification.Ai Image Editor - dateTime
modelNoThe AI model to use for image editing. Each model has different capabilities and costs. **Models:** - `default` - Use the model we recommend, which will change over time. This is recommended unless you need a specific model. This is the default behavior. - `flux-2-klein` - from 5 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 5 - `gpt-image-2` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `nano-banana` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `nano-banana-2` - from 100 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `nano-banana-2-lite` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `nano-banana-pro` - from 150 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `qwen-edit` - from 10 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 2 - `seedream-v4` - from 40 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `seedream-v4.5` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9 - `seedream-v5-pro` - from 75 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Max additional input images: 9
styleYes
assetsYesProvide the assets for image edit
resolutionNoMaximum resolution (longest edge) for the output image. **Options:** - `640px` — up to 640px - `1k` — up to 1024px - `2k` — up to 2048px - `4k` — up to 4096px - `auto` — **Deprecated.** Mapped server-side from your subscription tier to the best matching resolution the model supports **Per-model support:** - `flux-2-klein` - 640px, 1k, 2k - `gpt-image-2` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `nano-banana` - 640px, 1k - `nano-banana-2` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `nano-banana-2-lite` - 640px, 1k - `nano-banana-pro` - 1k, 2k, 4k - `qwen-edit` - 640px, 1k, 2k - `seedream-v4` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `seedream-v4.5` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `seedream-v5-pro` - 640px, 1k, 2k Note: Resolution availability depends on the model and your subscription tier.
image_countNoNumber of images to generate. Maximum varies by model. Defaults to 1 if not specified.
aspect_ratioNoThe aspect ratio of the output image(s). If not specified, defaults to `auto`.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesUnique ID of the image. Use it with the [Get image Project API](https://docs.magichour.ai/api-reference/image-projects/get-image-details) to fetch status and downloads.
credits_chargedYesThe amount of credits deducted from your account to generate the image. We charge credits right when the request is made. If an error occurred while generating the image(s), credits will be refunded and this field will be updated to include the refund.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It does this excellently: it explicitly states the tool starts an async job, returns `id` and `credits_charged` immediately, requires waiting or polling, lists terminal statuses, describes `downloads` URLs, and gives detailed `exact_download_urls` behavior. It also discloses file-path pitfalls and recommends the upload flow.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is well-structured with a one-line purpose followed by focused MCP guidance. The bullets are somewhat long, but every sentence carries necessary operational detail for a complex async tool. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and then dives into actionable behavior, striking a good balance for its complexity.

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?

The description covers the most important operational context: async behavior, return shape at submission, how to retrieve results, terminal statuses, download URL handling, and file-path selection. Since an output schema exists, detailed return value documentation is not required. The description is complete enough for an agent to invoke the tool and handle the follow-up workflow correctly.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is high at 86%, and the schema already documents parameters thoroughly, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaningful value by explaining how to handle `*_file_path` values, specifically recommending Magic Hour file paths or upload-URL returned paths and warning against hotlinked URLs. This directly aids parameter use beyond the schema.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a clear verb and resource: 'Edit images with AI.' This distinguishes the tool from generative image creation or upscaling at a basic level. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling image-editing tools like ai_face_editor_edit_image or body_swap_create_image, leaving some ambiguity for an agent choosing among similar tools.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description explains how to use the tool (async job, wait helper, polling) but does not provide explicit when-to-use versus alternatives guidance. It implies usage by saying 'Edit images,' but there are no exclusions or sibling comparisons. An agent would need to infer selection criteria from the name and schema rather than from clear guidance.

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

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most generation tools target distinct media types or effects (e.g., clothes changer, head swap, lip sync), but several boundaries blur: ai_image_editor_create_image is a generic edit tool that overlaps conceptually with ai_face_editor_edit_image, ai_image_upscaler_create_image, and background remover. The wait_for_*_project helpers also overlap functionally with the *_projects_retrieve_details status tools, and ai_voice_cloner_create_audio vs. ai_voice_generator_create_audio are easy to confuse by name.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming conventions are mixed: many tools follow ai_<product>_create_<media>, but others are product-first (animation_create_video, body_swap_create_image) and resource-group tools follow a different noun_verb pattern (audio_projects_retrieve_details, video_projects_delete). Verbs are inconsistent too (create_image, edit_image, detect_faces, retrieve_details, wait_for, fetch), so an agent cannot reliably predict the next tool name.

Tool Count2/5

At 44 tools, the set is heavy: it includes 27 generation tools plus three wait helpers, three status retrieval tools, three delete tools, three fetch helpers, and upload/ping utilities. While the underlying product is broad, many helpers could be consolidated, and the overall surface exceeds the range where each tool earns a clear place.

Completeness3/5

The lifecycle is mostly covered for image, video, and audio projects: create, poll/retrieve, fetch download, delete, and file upload/presigned-URL generation are all present. However, there is no project listing or cancel operation, and face detection only has detect/details with no delete or wait helper, leaving some workflow gaps an agent must work around.