Image · Alibaba

Z Image

Ultra-fast text-to-image — photorealistic results in ~1 second with 8 inference steps.

Operational · 1 endpoints · ab $0.010
# Works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, and 50+ agents
npx skills add runapi-ai/z-image -g
The -g flag installs globally so every project picks it up.
Or paste this prompt to your AI agent:
Install the Z Image skill for me:

1. Clone https://github.com/runapi-ai/z-image
2. Copy the skills/z-image/ directory into your
   user-level skills directory (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/
   for Claude Code, ~/.codex/skills/ for Codex).
3. Verify that SKILL.md is present.
4. Confirm the install path when done.
ÜBERBLICK

Z Image is Alibaba's ultra-fast text-to-image model that generates images in approximately one second using just 8 inference steps. It prioritizes generation speed while maintaining coherent, high-quality outputs.

  • Installable agent skill
  • Unified API key
  • SDK examples included
  • Fehlgeschlagene Generierungen werden nicht berechnet
PREISE

PREISE

Fehlgeschlagene Generierungen werden nicht berechnet
Text to image
$0.01 / image
DATENBLATT

DATENBLATT

Model ID z-image
Anbieter Alibaba
Modalität image
Task type asynchronous
Abrechnung call
Endpoint /api/v1/z_image/text_to_image
Commercial Yes
Status Operational
AGENT USAGE

Use this model from your agent

Prompt + SDK example
# User prompt to the agent
"Generate a clean product shot of white sneakers on a gradient background, studio lighting."
// Code generated by the agent via @runapi.ai/z-image
import { ZImageClient } from '@runapi.ai/z-image';

const client = new ZImageClient();
const result = await client.textToImage.run({
  model: 'z-image',
  prompt: 'Generate a clean product shot of white sneakers on a gradient background, studio lighting.',
});
@runapi.ai/z-image npm
SO FUNKTIONIERT ES

How to call this model

01

Install the skill

Add the model skill to your agent or install the SDK package.

02

Authenticate once

Use your RunAPI key for every supported model.

03

Send a request

Use the unified schema for the endpoint you need.

04

Receive output

Poll by task ID or handle the callback when the generation completes.

SDK QUICKSTART

SDK quickstart

runapi.ai
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/z_image/text_to_image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "z-image",
  "prompt": "Generate a clean product shot of white sneakers on a gradient background, studio lighting."
}'
import { ZImageClient } from "@runapi.ai/z-image";

const client = new ZImageClient();
const result = await client.textToImage.run({
    model: "z-image",
    prompt: "Generate a clean product shot of white sneakers on a gradient background, studio lighting.",
});
require "runapi/z_image"

client = RunApi::ZImage::Client.new
result = client.text_to_image.run(
    model: "z-image",
    prompt: "Generate a clean product shot of white sneakers on a gradient background, studio lighting."
)
@runapi.ai/z-image v1
KONTEXT

Where Z Image fits

Z Image is Alibaba's speed-optimized text-to-image model, generating results in ~1 second. Through RunAPI, it shares the same API shape and billing as all Alibaba models.

Provider
Alibaba
Modality
Image
WARUM RUNAPI

Why use Z Image through RunAPI

One API key

Use the same credentials across models and providers.

Agent-ready

Installable skills include docs and schema for tool calls.

Predictable billing

Usage-based pricing is visible before you call.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I call this model?

Use the RunAPI SDK, CLI, or REST endpoint shown on this page.

Do failed generations cost money?

Fehlgeschlagene Generierungen werden nicht berechnet

Can agents use it directly?

Yes. Install the model skill and your agent gets the docs, schema, and examples.

JETZT STARTEN

Start building with Z Image.

Endpoints
  • text_to_image
Category
Anbieter
Docs