bfl/flux-1/dev
Flux 1 Dev by BFL - generate stunning images from text prompts with state-of-the-art AI. Supports multiple aspect ratios, styles, and high-resolution output for creative and commercial use.
Example output — click Run to generate your own
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OpenAI-compatible endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/runbfl/flux-1/devInput Schema
6 parameters · 1 required · 5 optional
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
prompt | string | Required | The prompt to generate an image from. |
seed | integer | Optional | The same seed and the same prompt given to the same version of the model will output the same image every time. |
aspect_ratio | string | Optional | The aspect ratio of the generated image. · Options: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16 · Default: "16:9" 21:916:93:24:35:41:14:53:42:39:16 |
output_format | string | Optional | The format of the generated image. · Options: jpeg, png · Default: "jpeg" jpegpng |
guidance_scale | number | Optional | The CFG (Classifier Free Guidance) scale is a measure of how close you want the model to stick to your prompt when looking for a related image to show you. · Min: 1 · Max: 20 · Default: 3.5 |
num_inference_steps | integer | Optional | The number of inference steps to perform. · Min: 1 · Max: 50 · Default: 28 |
Output Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id | string | Unique identifier for the generation task |
status | string | Task status: pending, running, completed, failed, timeout |
model | string | Model used for the generation |
outputs | array | Array of output items |
outputs[].url | string | URL of the generated artifact |
outputs[].content_type | string | MIME type (e.g. image/png, video/mp4) |
error | object | null | Error details if failed, null on success |
error.type | string | Machine-readable error type code |
error.message | string | Human-readable error description |
Async Workflow
This model uses asynchronous execution. Submit a request and poll for the result.
- Submit — POST to /v1/run, receive an
id - Poll — GET /v1/run/{id} until status is
completed,failed, ortimeout - Retrieve — Read
outputsfrom the completed response
Code Examples
Ready-to-run snippets
# Step 1: Submit
curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "bfl/flux-1/dev",
"prompt": "Extreme close-up of a single tiger eye, direct frontal view. Detailed iris and pupil. Sharp focus on eye texture and color. Natural lighting to capture authentic eye shine and depth. The word \"FLUX\" is painted over it in big, white brush strokes with visible texture.",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"output_format": "jpeg",
"guidance_scale": 3.5,
"num_inference_steps": 28
}'
# Step 2: Poll result (replace <id>)
curl https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/<id> \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"API README
Flux 1 Dev
Flux 1 Dev is the open-weight development model in the FLUX.1 family, exposing strong text-to-image synthesis for research, local experimentation, customization, and non-final production pipelines. Its value lies in adaptable model behavior and access to the generative foundation rather than a hosted premium finish.
Use it to prototype image systems, study prompting behavior, test local inference, and build adapted workflows before selecting a commercial finishing model. Detailed descriptions of subject, action, composition, lighting, materials, and style remain important because development flexibility does not replace creative direction.
Highlights
- Open-weight image generation. Makes FLUX.1 generative behavior available for local research and experimentation.
- Adaptable model foundation. Supports customization, fine-tuning, and specialized pipeline development.
- Detailed prompt synthesis. Builds coherent subjects, scenes, materials, and illumination from language.
- Research-oriented reproducibility. Enables controlled experiments around inference, prompting, and adaptation.
Pricing
| Billing unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Per request | $0.025 |
When to Use
| ✅ Good fit | ❌ Consider alternatives |
|---|---|
| The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended output | A different input modality or model route is required |
| A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipeline | A synchronous, interactive editor is essential |
| The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or format | The project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema |
| Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structure | Exact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory |
| A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverable | Editable source layers or a native project file are required |
Prompt Guide
For generation, state the intended result first, then add the subject or source treatment, progression, style, and delivery constraints. Keep one creative variable per phrase, use the documented field names for controls, and change one setting at a time when comparing results.
{
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"output_format": "jpeg",
"prompt": "Extreme close-up of a single tiger eye, direct frontal view. Detailed iris and pupil. Sharp focus on eye texture and color. Natural lighting to capture authentic eye shine and depth. The word \"FLUX\" is painted over it in big, white brush strokes with visible texture."
}
Technical Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model ID | bfl/flux-1/dev |
| Inputs | aspect_ratio, guidance_scale, num_inference_steps, output_format, prompt, seed |
| Required inputs | prompt |
| Output fields | content_type, url |
| Execution | Async (submit, then poll for result) |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 / 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 5:4 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 9:16 |
| Output Format | jpeg / png |
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