Examples for using nano-banana-2 through RunAPI from agent tools or API calls. Copy a prompt, then use it in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, or your backend.
1. claude mcp add runapi -s user -- npx -y @runapi.ai/mcp
2. Restart Claude Code
3. Paste this prompt: Generate an image: "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
1. codex plugin install runapi-mcp@agents
2. Restart Codex
3. Paste this prompt: Generate an image: "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
1. npx @runapi.ai/mcp init cursor
2. Restart Cursor
3. Paste this prompt: Generate an image: "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
1. npx @runapi.ai/mcp init windsurf
2. Restart Windsurf
3. Paste this prompt: Generate an image: "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
}
JSON
import { NanoBananaClient } from "@runapi.ai/nano-banana";
const client = new NanoBananaClient({
apiKey: process.env.RUNAPI_API_KEY,
});
const result = await client.textToImage.run({
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
});
console.log(result.id);
require "runapi/nano_banana"
client = RunApi::NanoBanana::Client.new
result = client.text_to_image.run(
model: "nano-banana-2",
prompt: "Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”"
)
puts result.id
package main
import (
"context"
"fmt"
"log"
"net/http"
"os"
"strings"
)
func main() {
body := strings.NewReader("{\"model\":\"nano-banana-2\",\"prompt\":\"Ultra-realistic 8K full body portrait of [PERSON’S FULL NAME], wearing a clean and pressed white social shirt with folded collar and a small lapel microphone, dark navy-blue dress pants and polished brown social shoes. Casually and unpretentiously leaning against a smooth light gray studio wall; hands are in pockets and one leg is crossed over the other, with relaxed and confident body language. Add to the wall next to them a prominent vector portrait in black and white of their face and bust - with sharp lines and angles, overlapping polygonal shapes and a minimalist modern graphic style, right below the information: “[PERSON’S FULL NAME]”, and below the name: “[PROFESSION]”\"}")
req, err := http.NewRequestWithContext(context.Background(), http.MethodPost, "https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image", body)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer "+os.Getenv("RUNAPI_API_KEY"))
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
resp, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
fmt.Println(resp.Status)
}
nano-banana-2/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_imageGet API Key
A hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of a man with short, textured hair and a well-groomed stubble beard, captured in a dark, moody 'night mode' aesthetic. The man is sitting in a contemplative pose, hands clasped together near his chest, fingers interlaced, with his gaze directed thoughtfully off-camera to the left. He is wearing a premium black high-neck turtleneck sweater and a silver-link luxury wristwatch on his left wrist, with a simple band on his right ring finger. The lighting is dramatic and controlled: a soft rim light outlines his silhouette against an almost pitch-black, shadow-drenched background, while a subtle, soft key light illuminates his face and hands. Shallow depth of field, 85mm portrait lens, ultra-sharp focus on the man's expression and clasped hands, with the chair in the background heavily blurred into complete darkness. Minimalist, professional, editorial photography, 4:5 aspect ratio, clean composition focusing strictly on the upper torso and face.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of a man with short, textured hair and a well-groomed stubble beard, captured in a dark, moody 'night mode' aesthetic. The man is sitting in a contemplative pose, hands clasped together near his chest, fingers interlaced, with his gaze directed thoughtfully off-camera to the left. He is wearing a premium black high-neck turtleneck sweater and a silver-link luxury wristwatch on his left wrist, with a simple band on his right ring finger. The lighting is dramatic and controlled: a soft rim light outlines his silhouette against an almost pitch-black, shadow-drenched background, while a subtle, soft key light illuminates his face and hands. Shallow depth of field, 85mm portrait lens, ultra-sharp focus on the man's expression and clasped hands, with the chair in the background heavily blurred into complete darkness. Minimalist, professional, editorial photography, 4:5 aspect ratio, clean composition focusing strictly on the upper torso and face."
}
JSON
A high-definition, cinematic portrait of a sharp, handsome young man with wavy dark hair, wearing a tailored tan/beige suit over a crisp white button-down shirt. He is standing in front of a glowing, golden neon ring that provides a halo effect. The background is dark and moody with subtle smoke or atmospheric mist. Photorealistic, 8k resolution, sharp focus on facial features, elegant lighting, and professional studio aesthetic.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A high-definition, cinematic portrait of a sharp, handsome young man with wavy dark hair, wearing a tailored tan/beige suit over a crisp white button-down shirt. He is standing in front of a glowing, golden neon ring that provides a halo effect. The background is dark and moody with subtle smoke or atmospheric mist. Photorealistic, 8k resolution, sharp focus on facial features, elegant lighting, and professional studio aesthetic."
}
JSON
A cinematic fantasy scene inside a cozy artist’s studio. A young female painter wearing a paint-stained apron sits at an easel, holding a brush mid-air, gazing calmly at her canvas. From the canvas, a majestic Eastern-style dragon emerges in three dimensions, its scales painted in deep teal and blue hues, with flowing fiery orange flames along its mane and head, smoke curling upward. The dragon appears alive yet artistic, as if formed from brushstrokes and paint. Soft natural daylight filters through a window with sheer curtains, illuminating jars of brushes, paints, and art supplies scattered across the wooden workspace. Warm, realistic lighting, shallow depth of field, ultra-detailed textures, magical realism, fantasy realism style, 8k quality, highly detailed, cinematic composition, soft color grading, whimsical yet serene mood.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A cinematic fantasy scene inside a cozy artist’s studio. A young female painter wearing a paint-stained apron sits at an easel, holding a brush mid-air, gazing calmly at her canvas. From the canvas, a majestic Eastern-style dragon emerges in three dimensions, its scales painted in deep teal and blue hues, with flowing fiery orange flames along its mane and head, smoke curling upward. The dragon appears alive yet artistic, as if formed from brushstrokes and paint. Soft natural daylight filters through a window with sheer curtains, illuminating jars of brushes, paints, and art supplies scattered across the wooden workspace. Warm, realistic lighting, shallow depth of field, ultra-detailed textures, magical realism, fantasy realism style, 8k quality, highly detailed, cinematic composition, soft color grading, whimsical yet serene mood."
}
JSON
A highly detailed, cinematic portrait of Tom Cruise, featuring a gritty, industrial aesthetic. He has messy, spiked dark-blonde hair, facial stubble, and a look of intense, weary focus. He is captured in a close-up shot, holding a lit cigarette to his mouth with his right hand; a thick trail of white smoke curls upward. On his finger is a prominent silver signet ring engraved with a luxury interlocking "GG" logo. The man wears a distressed, dark red leather jacket heavily marked with white paint splatters and deep creases, layered over a filthy, stained cream-colored canvas apron. The center of the frame features the word [GUCCI] in a clean, white, authoritative serif font. Below it, in smaller text on the apron, is the phrase "IS AI STILL JUST A PLAYTHING?" followed by a second, faded "GUCCI" logo. The background is a blurred industrial laboratory or "soap factory" setting. To the right are stacks of translucent pink rectangular soap blocks. In the upper background, dark industrial machinery and hanging wires are illuminated by glowing red horizontal neon lights, creating a moody, high-contrast atmosphere. The entire image has a heavy film grain, a hazy atmosphere, and a color palette dominated by deep reds, pale pinks, and grimy earth tones.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A highly detailed, cinematic portrait of Tom Cruise, featuring a gritty, industrial aesthetic. He has messy, spiked dark-blonde hair, facial stubble, and a look of intense, weary focus. He is captured in a close-up shot, holding a lit cigarette to his mouth with his right hand; a thick trail of white smoke curls upward. On his finger is a prominent silver signet ring engraved with a luxury interlocking \"GG\" logo. The man wears a distressed, dark red leather jacket heavily marked with white paint splatters and deep creases, layered over a filthy, stained cream-colored canvas apron. The center of the frame features the word [GUCCI] in a clean, white, authoritative serif font. Below it, in smaller text on the apron, is the phrase \"IS AI STILL JUST A PLAYTHING?\" followed by a second, faded \"GUCCI\" logo. The background is a blurred industrial laboratory or \"soap factory\" setting. To the right are stacks of translucent pink rectangular soap blocks. In the upper background, dark industrial machinery and hanging wires are illuminated by glowing red horizontal neon lights, creating a moody, high-contrast atmosphere. The entire image has a heavy film grain, a hazy atmosphere, and a color palette dominated by deep reds, pale pinks, and grimy earth tones."
}
JSON
Ultra-realistic cinematic portrait of a young woman with soft brown hair, centered composition, dark moody background, dramatic horizontal strip of warm golden sunlight cutting across her eyes, teal and orange color grading, half of the face in deep shadow, intense eye contact, sharp facial details, soft skin texture, high contrast lighting, volumetric light beam effect, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, f/1.8, studio quality, symmetrical framing, mysterious atmosphere, 4K, hyper-detailed.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "Ultra-realistic cinematic portrait of a young woman with soft brown hair, centered composition, dark moody background, dramatic horizontal strip of warm golden sunlight cutting across her eyes, teal and orange color grading, half of the face in deep shadow, intense eye contact, sharp facial details, soft skin texture, high contrast lighting, volumetric light beam effect, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, f/1.8, studio quality, symmetrical framing, mysterious atmosphere, 4K, hyper-detailed."
}
JSON
Transform the uploaded logo into a realistic urban wall scene where the logo silhouette is revealed through layers of torn posters. The logo must keep its exact shape and proportions, appearing as if multiple posters have been ripped away over time, exposing the shape naturally within the layered paper textures. Material details: Multiple overlapping poster layers with different colors, prints, and paper types. Ripped edges with fibrous texture, curls, and torn fragments. Aged paper with fading, stains, glue residue, and slight peeling. Some areas showing older layers beneath, creating depth. Physics behavior: Paper tearing should look natural — irregular edges, varying thickness, partial detachment. Edges curling outward due to humidity and time. Glue holding some sections while others peel away. Layer separation revealing deeper textures gradually. Surface interaction: Rough concrete or plaster wall beneath the posters. Glue marks and residue where posters were attached. Cracks, dirt, and weathering visible on exposed wall areas. Environment: Urban street setting - alley wall or city corner. Hints of surrounding posters, graffiti, or wear. No overly clean or staged look. Lighting: Natural daylight or soft urban lighting. Shadows inside torn layers creating depth. Subtle highlights on curled paper edges. Atmosphere: Raw. Layered. Time-worn. Authentic street texture. Camera & composition: Straight-on or slightly angled close-up view. Logo clearly visible through torn layers. Depth emphasized through overlapping paper textures. Format: Aspect ratio: STRICT 4:5 vertical. No text overlays. Style: Hyper-real urban surface photography. Physically accurate material aging and layering.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "Transform the uploaded logo into a realistic urban wall scene where the logo silhouette is revealed through layers of torn posters. The logo must keep its exact shape and proportions, appearing as if multiple posters have been ripped away over time, exposing the shape naturally within the layered paper textures. Material details: Multiple overlapping poster layers with different colors, prints, and paper types. Ripped edges with fibrous texture, curls, and torn fragments. Aged paper with fading, stains, glue residue, and slight peeling. Some areas showing older layers beneath, creating depth. Physics behavior: Paper tearing should look natural — irregular edges, varying thickness, partial detachment. Edges curling outward due to humidity and time. Glue holding some sections while others peel away. Layer separation revealing deeper textures gradually. Surface interaction: Rough concrete or plaster wall beneath the posters. Glue marks and residue where posters were attached. Cracks, dirt, and weathering visible on exposed wall areas. Environment: Urban street setting - alley wall or city corner. Hints of surrounding posters, graffiti, or wear. No overly clean or staged look. Lighting: Natural daylight or soft urban lighting. Shadows inside torn layers creating depth. Subtle highlights on curled paper edges. Atmosphere: Raw. Layered. Time-worn. Authentic street texture. Camera & composition: Straight-on or slightly angled close-up view. Logo clearly visible through torn layers. Depth emphasized through overlapping paper textures. Format: Aspect ratio: STRICT 4:5 vertical. No text overlays. Style: Hyper-real urban surface photography. Physically accurate material aging and layering."
}
JSON
A moody, urban portrait of me standing under a desolate concrete overpass, the harsh architectural lines framing a lone figure. I'm wear ing an oversized white t-shirt and loose dark pants, hands in pockets, a relaxed posture. The ground is rough, textured concrete, with hints of dampness. Cinematic top lighting with deep shadows and rich tex ture, emphasizing the starkness of the environment. Shot on 35mm, f/2.8, ISO 400, 1/125s. Apply Fuji Classic Chrome preset with warm highlights, strong contrast, slight desaturation, light film grain, and soft vignette for a nostalgic, поп-blue tone look.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A moody, urban portrait of me standing under a desolate concrete overpass, the harsh architectural lines framing a lone figure. I'm wear ing an oversized white t-shirt and loose dark pants, hands in pockets, a relaxed posture. The ground is rough, textured concrete, with hints of dampness. Cinematic top lighting with deep shadows and rich tex ture, emphasizing the starkness of the environment. Shot on 35mm, f/2.8, ISO 400, 1/125s. Apply Fuji Classic Chrome preset with warm highlights, strong contrast, slight desaturation, light film grain, and soft vignette for a nostalgic, поп-blue tone look."
}
JSON
{ "Character": { "Subject": "Japanese female idol, late teens to early 20s", "Face_and_Skin": "pure innocent face with translucent pale skin, glassy realistic skin texture with a subtle natural glow", "Makeup": "minimal 'no-makeup' look, very subtle soft pink blush, glossy clear lip balm", "Hair": "natural dark brown medium-length bob hair gently swaying in the breeze, no hat", "Eyes_and_Expression": "wide innocent soft eyes capturing the light, looking directly at camera with a gentle, ephemeral and pure expression", "Pose": "SITTING on a wooden engawa, HUGGING KNEES to chest, chin resting gracefully on knees, arms wrapped softly around shins, bare feet, relaxed and natural posture", "Outfit": "loose-fitting thin white linen summer dress, sleeveless, slightly translucent fabric catching the backlight, delicate collarbone visible, pure and ethereal all-white aesthetic" }, "Scene": { "Environment": "wooden engawa (traditional Japanese veranda), traditional Japanese house with sliding glass doors open to a lush green summer garden", "Details": "bright white sheer curtains blowing in the background, soft green, brown, and white color palette", "Atmosphere": "clear summer morning breeze, nostalgic and ephemeral atmosphere, feeling the gentle summer breeze" }, "Photography": { "Style": "Japanese idol photobook (shashin-shu), airy and transparent photography, masterpiece, best quality, photorealistic", "Camera_and_Lens": "Contax 645 medium format look, Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2 lens, shallow depth of field, soft airy creamy bokeh, soft ethereal focus on the edges, sharp on the eyes", "Framing": "shot from EYE LEVEL, medium close-up framing, knee-up composition", "Lighting": "SOFT NATURAL DAYLIGHT, OVERCAST or DIFFUSED WINDOW LIGHT, high-key lighting (low contrast), slightly overexposed (+1 EV) for transparency, soft wrap-around light, bright square catchlights in eyes", "Film_Simulation_and_Color": "Fujifilm Pro 400H film simulation, pastel color grading, cool cyan-green undertones in the shadows, milky lifted blacks, soft glowing highlights without pure white clipping", "Effects": "fine subtle film grain (0.2), very mild vignette (0.1), soft gentle light leak from the top corner" "Aapect Ratio": "3:4" } }
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "{ \"Character\": { \"Subject\": \"Japanese female idol, late teens to early 20s\", \"Face_and_Skin\": \"pure innocent face with translucent pale skin, glassy realistic skin texture with a subtle natural glow\", \"Makeup\": \"minimal 'no-makeup' look, very subtle soft pink blush, glossy clear lip balm\", \"Hair\": \"natural dark brown medium-length bob hair gently swaying in the breeze, no hat\", \"Eyes_and_Expression\": \"wide innocent soft eyes capturing the light, looking directly at camera with a gentle, ephemeral and pure expression\", \"Pose\": \"SITTING on a wooden engawa, HUGGING KNEES to chest, chin resting gracefully on knees, arms wrapped softly around shins, bare feet, relaxed and natural posture\", \"Outfit\": \"loose-fitting thin white linen summer dress, sleeveless, slightly translucent fabric catching the backlight, delicate collarbone visible, pure and ethereal all-white aesthetic\" }, \"Scene\": { \"Environment\": \"wooden engawa (traditional Japanese veranda), traditional Japanese house with sliding glass doors open to a lush green summer garden\", \"Details\": \"bright white sheer curtains blowing in the background, soft green, brown, and white color palette\", \"Atmosphere\": \"clear summer morning breeze, nostalgic and ephemeral atmosphere, feeling the gentle summer breeze\" }, \"Photography\": { \"Style\": \"Japanese idol photobook (shashin-shu), airy and transparent photography, masterpiece, best quality, photorealistic\", \"Camera_and_Lens\": \"Contax 645 medium format look, Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2 lens, shallow depth of field, soft airy creamy bokeh, soft ethereal focus on the edges, sharp on the eyes\", \"Framing\": \"shot from EYE LEVEL, medium close-up framing, knee-up composition\", \"Lighting\": \"SOFT NATURAL DAYLIGHT, OVERCAST or DIFFUSED WINDOW LIGHT, high-key lighting (low contrast), slightly overexposed (+1 EV) for transparency, soft wrap-around light, bright square catchlights in eyes\", \"Film_Simulation_and_Color\": \"Fujifilm Pro 400H film simulation, pastel color grading, cool cyan-green undertones in the shadows, milky lifted blacks, soft glowing highlights without pure white clipping\", \"Effects\": \"fine subtle film grain (0.2), very mild vignette (0.1), soft gentle light leak from the top corner\" \"Aapect Ratio\": \"3:4\" } }"
}
JSON
A cinematic street portrait of a young woman standing still in a busy urban crowd, captured with motion blur all around her. She has short, slightly messy hair and a calm, introspective expression, looking directly at the camera. She wears a soft beige sweater and a textured brown skirt, minimal accessories. The background is a city street filled with people in motion, creating a dreamy long-exposure effect. Shallow depth of field, subject in sharp focus, crowd blurred, natural soft daylight, muted color palette, film photography style, emotional and artistic mood, high detail, realistic, 35mm lens, f/1.8.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A cinematic street portrait of a young woman standing still in a busy urban crowd, captured with motion blur all around her. She has short, slightly messy hair and a calm, introspective expression, looking directly at the camera. She wears a soft beige sweater and a textured brown skirt, minimal accessories. The background is a city street filled with people in motion, creating a dreamy long-exposure effect. Shallow depth of field, subject in sharp focus, crowd blurred, natural soft daylight, muted color palette, film photography style, emotional and artistic mood, high detail, realistic, 35mm lens, f/1.8."
}
JSON
A hyper-realistic cinematic close-up portrait (use uploaded face as reference). The subject looks upward with chin slightly raised and eyes half-open, as if drawn to a light above. A cool white overhead spotlight creates dramatic top-down lighting, sculpting the face while the background stays black. Soft volumetric mist forms a subtile light beam. Wearing a matte black high-collar jacket. Shot on an 85mm lens with shallow depth of field, high contrast, and a spiritual, transcendental mood. Portrait Mode.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A hyper-realistic cinematic close-up portrait (use uploaded face as reference). The subject looks upward with chin slightly raised and eyes half-open, as if drawn to a light above. A cool white overhead spotlight creates dramatic top-down lighting, sculpting the face while the background stays black. Soft volumetric mist forms a subtile light beam. Wearing a matte black high-collar jacket. Shot on an 85mm lens with shallow depth of field, high contrast, and a spiritual, transcendental mood. Portrait Mode."
}
JSON
{ "image_analysis": { "subject": { "type": "Georgina Rodríguez", "expression": "Neutral, slightly sultry, contemplative, looking off-camera to the right", "pose": "Portrait shot, head and shoulders, slightly angled body" }, "facial_features": { "skin": "Fair with prominent natural freckles dusted across the nose and cheeks", "eyes": "Dark, almond-shaped, gazing sideways, adorned with winged eyeliner and mascara", "eyebrows": "Dark, well-defined, slightly arched", "lips": "Full, plump, glossy, slightly parted", "structure": "Soft jawline, youthful features" }, "hair": { "color": "Dark brown or black", "style": "Shoulder-length, layered, tousled waves, messy texture", "details": "Curtain bangs framing the face, loose flyaways catching the light" }, "attire": { "garment": "White tank top / camisole", "details": "V-neck, thin spaghetti straps, simple texture" }, "lighting_and_atmosphere": { "type": "Flash photography", "contrast": "High contrast black and white", "shadows": "Hard shadow behind the subject indicating direct front-facing flash", "vibe": "Vintage, 90s grunge aesthetic, lo-fi, candid" }, "technical_enhancements": { "resolution": "4k HD, 8k resolution", "quality": "Ultra-detailed, photorealistic, sharp focus", "texture": "Fine film grain, realistic skin texture" } }, "generated_prompt": "A hyper-realistic 4k HD black and white portrait of a Georgina Rodríguez with shoulder-length dark messy hair and curtain bangs. She has prominent freckles on her nose and cheeks, full glossy lips slightly parted, and dark eyes looking to the side with winged eyeliner. She is wearing a simple white V-neck camisole. The lighting is direct flash photography style creating a vintage 90s aesthetic with high contrast and a hard shadow against a plain background. The image should feature ultra-detailed skin texture, fine film grain, and sharp focus, capturing a candid, sultry mood." }
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "{ \"image_analysis\": { \"subject\": { \"type\": \"Georgina Rodríguez\", \"expression\": \"Neutral, slightly sultry, contemplative, looking off-camera to the right\", \"pose\": \"Portrait shot, head and shoulders, slightly angled body\" }, \"facial_features\": { \"skin\": \"Fair with prominent natural freckles dusted across the nose and cheeks\", \"eyes\": \"Dark, almond-shaped, gazing sideways, adorned with winged eyeliner and mascara\", \"eyebrows\": \"Dark, well-defined, slightly arched\", \"lips\": \"Full, plump, glossy, slightly parted\", \"structure\": \"Soft jawline, youthful features\" }, \"hair\": { \"color\": \"Dark brown or black\", \"style\": \"Shoulder-length, layered, tousled waves, messy texture\", \"details\": \"Curtain bangs framing the face, loose flyaways catching the light\" }, \"attire\": { \"garment\": \"White tank top / camisole\", \"details\": \"V-neck, thin spaghetti straps, simple texture\" }, \"lighting_and_atmosphere\": { \"type\": \"Flash photography\", \"contrast\": \"High contrast black and white\", \"shadows\": \"Hard shadow behind the subject indicating direct front-facing flash\", \"vibe\": \"Vintage, 90s grunge aesthetic, lo-fi, candid\" }, \"technical_enhancements\": { \"resolution\": \"4k HD, 8k resolution\", \"quality\": \"Ultra-detailed, photorealistic, sharp focus\", \"texture\": \"Fine film grain, realistic skin texture\" } }, \"generated_prompt\": \"A hyper-realistic 4k HD black and white portrait of a Georgina Rodríguez with shoulder-length dark messy hair and curtain bangs. She has prominent freckles on her nose and cheeks, full glossy lips slightly parted, and dark eyes looking to the side with winged eyeliner. She is wearing a simple white V-neck camisole. The lighting is direct flash photography style creating a vintage 90s aesthetic with high contrast and a hard shadow against a plain background. The image should feature ultra-detailed skin texture, fine film grain, and sharp focus, capturing a candid, sultry mood.\" }"
}
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Ultra-realistic fine-art portrait of a young woman with soft natural features, minimal makeup, and calm introspective expression. Pastel muted background in sage green tones. Delicate flowers drifting across the frame in the foreground, creating intentional motion blur and soft streaks of light. Subtle double exposure and slow-shutter motion effects across the face, dreamy and poetic atmosphere. Gentle diffused lighting with smooth highlights on skin, natural texture preserved. Elegant minimalist composition, emotional and serene mood, editorial fine-art photography style, shallow depth of field, cinematic softness, painterly realism, ultra-high resolution, 8K quality.
Make an Ultra-wide fisheye lens perspective shot from ground level looking straight up at a young woman use image for face reference crouching mid-air between brick buildings forming a circular frame around the sky. She reaches one hand dramatically toward the camera, fingers spread wide, creating strong foreground distortion and depth. Dynamic action pose, confident expression, casual streetwear outfit: fitted white t-shirt, blue straight-leg jeans, red and white sneakers. Urban European neighborhood setting with brick houses, tiled roofs, windows visible around the edges. Bright daylight, clear blue sky, natural lighting, sharp focus, high detail, cinematic composition, exaggerated perspective, 8k resolution, photorealistic, adventure photography style.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "Make an Ultra-wide fisheye lens perspective shot from ground level looking straight up at a young woman use image for face reference crouching mid-air between brick buildings forming a circular frame around the sky. She reaches one hand dramatically toward the camera, fingers spread wide, creating strong foreground distortion and depth. Dynamic action pose, confident expression, casual streetwear outfit: fitted white t-shirt, blue straight-leg jeans, red and white sneakers. Urban European neighborhood setting with brick houses, tiled roofs, windows visible around the edges. Bright daylight, clear blue sky, natural lighting, sharp focus, high detail, cinematic composition, exaggerated perspective, 8k resolution, photorealistic, adventure photography style."
}
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[ { "id": "subject", "type": "person", "description": "Madelyn Cline with long blonde hair, looking at the camera.", "pose": "She is walking forward through the mirrored structure mid-step, one hand lightly brushing the metal framework while the other adjusts her hair as she glances toward the camera.", "clothing": { "dress": { "color": "deep violet", "material": "patent leather", "style": "strapless mini-dress" }, "legwear": { "color": "black", "type": "sheer pantyhose" }, "footwear": { "color": "Violet", "material": "patent leather", "style": "Louboutin So Kate with red sole" } } }, { "id": "environment", "type": "room", "description": "A geometrically designed mirrored room with a fractured, kaleidoscopic effect.", "elements": [ { "type": "mirrors", "description": "Multiple angled mirror panels reflecting the subject and the room structure." }, { "type": "structure", "description": "Black metal framework holding the mirror panels." } ], "lighting": "Bright, high-contrast light from LED strips within the structure, creating sharp highlights and reflections, high-quality, cinematic, Ultra-realistic photo and lighting, high quality photo, depth of field, no Ai or cgi look, 8k resolution." } ]
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "[ { \"id\": \"subject\", \"type\": \"person\", \"description\": \"Madelyn Cline with long blonde hair, looking at the camera.\", \"pose\": \"She is walking forward through the mirrored structure mid-step, one hand lightly brushing the metal framework while the other adjusts her hair as she glances toward the camera.\", \"clothing\": { \"dress\": { \"color\": \"deep violet\", \"material\": \"patent leather\", \"style\": \"strapless mini-dress\" }, \"legwear\": { \"color\": \"black\", \"type\": \"sheer pantyhose\" }, \"footwear\": { \"color\": \"Violet\", \"material\": \"patent leather\", \"style\": \"Louboutin So Kate with red sole\" } } }, { \"id\": \"environment\", \"type\": \"room\", \"description\": \"A geometrically designed mirrored room with a fractured, kaleidoscopic effect.\", \"elements\": [ { \"type\": \"mirrors\", \"description\": \"Multiple angled mirror panels reflecting the subject and the room structure.\" }, { \"type\": \"structure\", \"description\": \"Black metal framework holding the mirror panels.\" } ], \"lighting\": \"Bright, high-contrast light from LED strips within the structure, creating sharp highlights and reflections, high-quality, cinematic, Ultra-realistic photo and lighting, high quality photo, depth of field, no Ai or cgi look, 8k resolution.\" } ]"
}
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A hyper-realistic 8k medium shot, captured with a standard lens (e.g., 85mm) at a slightly low angle, frames a man seated in deep snow within a snowy forest. The man, with uploaded face as reference, wears a highly detailed black puffer jacket and black pants, looking calmly towards the left side of the frame. Directly behind him, a majestic black panther stands, its large front paws gently resting on his shoulders, creating a surreal yet intimate spatial relationship. The panther's head is positioned just above and slightly to the right of the man's head, its piercing yellow eyes looking forward. The scene is bathed in soft, natural daylight, typical of an overcast winter day, providing cinematic lighting with subtle shadows and highlighting the highly detailed texture of the panther's sleek fur and the man's quilted jacket. Volumetric lighting is evident through the abundant falling snow, which dots the subjects and the environment. The background features a softly blurred snowy forest, emphasizing the central figures and their unique interaction.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A hyper-realistic 8k medium shot, captured with a standard lens (e.g., 85mm) at a slightly low angle, frames a man seated in deep snow within a snowy forest. The man, with uploaded face as reference, wears a highly detailed black puffer jacket and black pants, looking calmly towards the left side of the frame. Directly behind him, a majestic black panther stands, its large front paws gently resting on his shoulders, creating a surreal yet intimate spatial relationship. The panther's head is positioned just above and slightly to the right of the man's head, its piercing yellow eyes looking forward. The scene is bathed in soft, natural daylight, typical of an overcast winter day, providing cinematic lighting with subtle shadows and highlighting the highly detailed texture of the panther's sleek fur and the man's quilted jacket. Volumetric lighting is evident through the abundant falling snow, which dots the subjects and the environment. The background features a softly blurred snowy forest, emphasizing the central figures and their unique interaction."
}
JSON
{ "scene": { "setting": "narrow outdoor alley with stepped pathway in a Mediterranean blue-painted town", "background": "vivid blue walls, stairs, and buildings with white accents, hanging fabric on wall, small windows, plants, and bright sky above", "lighting": "strong natural sunlight, high contrast with defined shadows, bright and saturated colors" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "seated on steps with one leg bent and the other extended slightly forward, hands resting naturally by her sides", "expression": "soft relaxed expression with eyes slightly downward, calm and serene mood", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, natural facial proportions, visible skin texture and realistic lighting", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, long wavy hair falling over shoulders with natural volume", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, softly focused downward gaze", "skin": "natural skin tone with sunlit highlights and realistic texture", "body": "natural proportions maintained" }, "clothing": { "outfit": "blue fitted sleeveless top paired with a long flowing white skirt", "footwear": "barefoot with both feet visible resting naturally on the blue steps", "accessories": "minimal jewelry, subtle necklace" }, "environment_details": { "props": "textured painted steps, hanging patterned fabric, architectural details of alley", "textures": "rough painted walls, fabric folds in skirt, smooth skin highlights, stone steps" }, "camera": { "angle": "slightly low front-facing angle centered on subject", "framing": "full body framing capturing entire seated pose and surrounding stairs", "focus": "sharp focus on subject with clear detailed background", "lens": "standard smartphone lens" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic photography", "color_tone": "highly saturated blues contrasted with neutral white and natural skin tones", "effects": "natural sunlight, no artificial filters", "details": "high detail textures, crisp shadows, realistic depth and perspective" } }
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/nano_banana/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "{ \"scene\": { \"setting\": \"narrow outdoor alley with stepped pathway in a Mediterranean blue-painted town\", \"background\": \"vivid blue walls, stairs, and buildings with white accents, hanging fabric on wall, small windows, plants, and bright sky above\", \"lighting\": \"strong natural sunlight, high contrast with defined shadows, bright and saturated colors\" }, \"subject\": { \"type\": \"female\", \"pose\": \"seated on steps with one leg bent and the other extended slightly forward, hands resting naturally by her sides\", \"expression\": \"soft relaxed expression with eyes slightly downward, calm and serene mood\", \"face\": \"Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, natural facial proportions, visible skin texture and realistic lighting\", \"hair\": \"Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, long wavy hair falling over shoulders with natural volume\", \"eyes\": \"Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, softly focused downward gaze\", \"skin\": \"natural skin tone with sunlit highlights and realistic texture\", \"body\": \"natural proportions maintained\" }, \"clothing\": { \"outfit\": \"blue fitted sleeveless top paired with a long flowing white skirt\", \"footwear\": \"barefoot with both feet visible resting naturally on the blue steps\", \"accessories\": \"minimal jewelry, subtle necklace\" }, \"environment_details\": { \"props\": \"textured painted steps, hanging patterned fabric, architectural details of alley\", \"textures\": \"rough painted walls, fabric folds in skirt, smooth skin highlights, stone steps\" }, \"camera\": { \"angle\": \"slightly low front-facing angle centered on subject\", \"framing\": \"full body framing capturing entire seated pose and surrounding stairs\", \"focus\": \"sharp focus on subject with clear detailed background\", \"lens\": \"standard smartphone lens\" }, \"style\": { \"realism\": \"ultra realistic photography\", \"color_tone\": \"highly saturated blues contrasted with neutral white and natural skin tones\", \"effects\": \"natural sunlight, no artificial filters\", \"details\": \"high detail textures, crisp shadows, realistic depth and perspective\" } }"
}
JSON
FAQ
Using nano-banana-2 prompts
What is %{model}?
%{model} is available through RunAPI as part of the unified model catalog. These prompts show practical input patterns that agents and backend services can reuse.
How do I use these prompts?
Copy any prompt and paste it into Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or Windsurf after installing the RunAPI MCP Server. Developers can also copy the API example and send the prompt directly.
Do these prompts cost money to browse?
Browsing and copying prompt examples is free. Generation requests only cost money when you call a RunAPI model with your API key.
Can I adapt the prompts for production?
Yes. Treat each prompt as a starting point, then add your brand rules, output dimensions, safety constraints, and application-specific context before using it in production.