ArkRoute — Visual AI Model Router
Generate images and videos with 25+ visual AI models through one unified API. One API key, one format, all the best visual AI models.
Why ArkRoute?
- 25+ models — Seedream 3.0, FLUX.1, GPT Image 1, Kling, Seedance, Recraft, and more
- OpenAI-compatible — Drop-in replacement, same format you already know
- MCP Server — Works with Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw agents out of the box
- Pay-per-use — Credit-based pricing, no subscriptions. Free tier included
- China model access — ByteDance Seedream/Seedance, Kling, and other models typically hard to access outside China
Setup
- Get your free API key at ark-route.com/dashboard
- Set the environment variable:
export ARKROUTE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
Usage — Image Generation
curl -X POST https://api.ark-route.com/v1/images/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $ARKROUTE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model": "seedream-3.0", "prompt": "A futuristic city at sunset", "size": "1024x1024"}'
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(api_key="your-key", base_url="https://api.ark-route.com/v1")
response = client.images.generate(model="seedream-3.0", prompt="A futuristic city at sunset", size="1024x1024")
print(response.data[0].url)
MCP Server
ArkRoute exposes a native MCP endpoint:
{
"mcpServers": {
"arkroute": {
"url": "https://api.ark-route.com/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_ARKROUTE_API_KEY" }
}
}
}
Available Models
| Model | Provider | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedream 3.0 | ByteDance | Image | $0.020 |
| FLUX.1 Schnell | Black Forest | Image | $0.003 |
| GPT Image 1 | OpenAI | Image | $0.040 |
| Seedance 2.0 | ByteDance | Video | $0.200 |
| Kling 2.0 | Kuaishou | Video | $0.300 |