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SillyTavern image generation at $0.003 an image.

AnimeAPI has a SillyTavern extension that draws the last message, the current character or any prompt as an anime illustration. Each image costs $0.003 on the anime model, so $5 buys 1,666 of them, and one takes about 4 seconds. There is no subscription, no GPU and nothing to run locally. A new account has 3 free images and needs no card.
$0.003
per image, any shape
1,666
images for $5
~4s
per image
3
free images, no card

01What a chat costs to illustrate

A picture now and then

300 replies a day, an image every tenth reply · 30 images

$0.09 a day · $2.70 per 30 days

A picture on every reply

150 replies a day · 150 images

$0.45 a day · $13.50 per 30 days

Portraits for a card collection

40 characters, 4 tries each · 160 images

$0.48 in total

The same collection with readable name plates

160 images on ultra

$1.60 in total

You pay only for images that are returned. The extension shows the price of each image and the balance that is left, so there is no bill to be surprised by.

02Install it

  1. Install the extension from its URL

    In SillyTavern open Extensions (the cubes icon), choose Install extension and paste:

    extension URL
    https://github.com/animeapi-ai/SillyTavern-AnimeAPI

  2. Paste a key

    Open Extensions → AnimeAPI Image Generation and paste a key from your keys page. It is stored in your own SillyTavern settings and sent only to animeapi.ai.

  3. Draw

    Use the wand menu (last message, character, custom prompt), the sparkle button on any message, or the slash command:

    SillyTavern chat box
    /anime last
/anime char
/anime the innkeeper slides a mug across the counter while a storm rattles the shutters
/anime model=ultra orientation=landscape a tavern notice board that reads WANTED: DRAGON, ALIVE

    The command returns the saved image path, so it works in Quick Replies and scripts. Needs SillyTavern 1.12.6 or newer; tested on 1.19.0.

03What comes back

Made through the API for this page with the prompts shown, unedited.

04Other roleplay front ends

05Limits to know first

06Questions

What is the cheapest way to add image generation to SillyTavern without a GPU?
One of the cheapest is the AnimeAPI extension: $0.003 per anime image, paid from a prepaid balance with no subscription. $5 buys 1,666 images and a new account starts with 3 free ones. Nothing runs on your machine.
How much does it cost to illustrate a roleplay chat?
An image every tenth reply in a 300-reply day is 30 images, $0.09 a day or $2.70 per 30 days. An image on every one of 150 replies a day is $0.45 a day, $13.50 per 30 days.
Does AnimeAPI work with SillyTavern's built-in Image Generation extension?
No. The built-in extension (checked on SillyTavern 1.19.0) has no source that accepts a custom OpenAI-compatible address, so AnimeAPI ships its own extension. It adds a /anime slash command, three wand-menu entries and a button on every message.
Can it generate adult content?
No. AnimeAPI does not generate adult content. Explicit prompts are refused and not charged.
Will my character look the same in every image?
Not exactly. Each image is a fresh drawing with no reference image, so the face and outfit drift. Putting the character's look in the extension's "Always add" setting keeps hair, eyes and clothing consistent.

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