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Lotus Network API – Text-to-Image Generation (FLUX)
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Lotus Network API – Text-to-Image Generation (FLUX) is a paid API for AI agents from lotusnetworkapi.com, paid per call via x402, $0.08/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-09-15).
Generates a 1024x1024 image from a text prompt using FLUX, returning it as base64 JSON or raw bytes plus a durable direct URL, with no API key required.
Price / call$0.08
Success—
StatusUnknown
How this service works
Text-to-image generation powered by FLUX.2 [pro]. Send a prompt, get back a 1024x1024 image as base64 JSON or raw bytes, plus a durable direct URL. No API key or account needed.
Output
A JSON object containing: success flag, the original prompt, model name used (FLUX), base64-encoded image string, MIME type, an absolute durable URL to the image, a download URL, and the number of days the image will be retained. Alternatively, raw binary image bytes if the binary format is requested.
Example use cases
AI art for blog post header
“Create an image of a futuristic cityscape at night with neon reflections on rain-soaked streets — I need it as JSON with base64 so I can embed it directly in my blog.”
Product mockup background
“Generate a clean, minimalist white studio background with soft shadows, 1024x1024, and give me the direct download URL so I can use it as a product photo backdrop.”
Game asset concept art
“Make me concept art of a fierce dragon perched on a snow-covered mountain peak with storm clouds behind it — return it as raw binary so I can pipe it straight into my asset pipeline.”
Technical details
Endpoint
GEThttps://lotusnetworkapi.com/api/v1/generate-imageWhen to prefer
Choose this endpoint when you need a quick, no-registration text-to-image generation with FLUX quality and want a durable hosted URL in addition to raw image data. It is ideal for agents that need to generate images on demand without managing API credentials, and when a per-call micropayment model (USDC via x402) is acceptable. Prefer alternatives if you need style controls, aspect ratio customization beyond 1024x1024, or higher-volume batch generation at lower per-image cost.
Side effects
- Empty or missing prompt parameter returns an error response
- Invalid format enum value (anything other than 'json' or 'binary') may cause a bad request error
- Payment failure or insufficient USDC balance prevents the call from completing (x402 payment required)
- FLUX model timeout or overload may result in a slow or failed generation
- Retained image URL may expire after the stated retention period
Input
Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| inputrequired | object | |
| output | object |
Output
Schema · Response
{
"type": "json",
"example": {
"image": "<base64-encoded image bytes>",
"model": "black-forest-labs/flux-2-pro",
"prompt": "a cyberpunk city skyline at dusk, neon reflections",
"success": true,
"mimeType": "image/webp",
"absoluteUrl": "https://lotusnetworkapi.com/api/v1/image/9f2c4a1e7b3d5f8091a2b3c4d5e6f708"
}
}Tags
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