Image gen

Pollinations.ai

Zero-auth, URL-parameter-driven image generation API built for instant prototyping.

Overview

Pollinations generates images directly through standard HTTP GET requests, requiring no API key or account setup. It supports stable diffusion, FLUX, and custom checkpoints while caching outputs for rapid iteration. The service is entirely free and designed for developers who need frictionless integration.

Best for

24-hour hackathon MVPs where auth setup wastes time
Browser-based tools that bypass CORS by using direct image URLs

Trade-offs

vs Replicate

Pollinations for zero-config prototyping; Replicate for production-grade versioning, concurrency controls, and webhook reliability.

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick Pollinations.ai in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

Direct `<img src>` injection
URL-encoded prompt + seed + aspect ratio
Model switcher (flux-realism, sd3.5, sdxl-turbo)

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