FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] is a 12-billion-parameter rectified flow transformer from Black Forest Labs that excels at editing images based on text instructions. As a multimodal model, it understands both text and image inputs, allowing for powerful, context-aware editing without finetuning. This open-weight version is perfect for the AI art and research communities to explore iterative editing, character retention, and style referencing on local hardware.
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FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] is a 12-billion-parameter rectified flow transformer from Black Forest Labs that excels at editing images based on text instructions. As a multimodal model, it understands both text and image inputs, allowing for powerful, context-aware editing without finetuning. This open-weight version is perfect for the AI art and research communities to explore iterative editing, character retention, and style referencing on local hardware.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] to generate 4 variations of a crystal sword icon on a transparent background.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "flux-kontext-dev",
"prompt": "A crystal sword icon on a transparent background, game UI art",
"batch_size": 4,
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/bfl-flux-1-kontext-dev/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A crystal sword icon on a transparent background, game UI art"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt string
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- aspect_ratio enumdefault SQUARE_1K14 options
- The shape and size of the output.
- quality enumdefault HIGHLOW, MEDIUM, HIGH
- Higher levels render more detail, and can take longer and cost more.
- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- guidance_scale numberdefault 2.51–20
- How closely the result follows the prompt. Lower gives the model more freedom.
- inference_steps integerdefault 2810–50
- How many refinement passes the model makes. More add detail and take longer.
- transparency booleandefault false
- Output the subject alone, with no backdrop behind it.
- guidance_file_init_image file[]
- The image to modify
- output_fit any
- Trim the transparent margin, and place the image on a canvas of a fixed size.
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
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Why use FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] for image?
Strong scene understanding and contextual reasoning
FLUX.1 Kontext Dev is designed to understand spatial relationships, character interactions, and object placement within a scene. It produces images where elements relate logically, making it ideal for gameplay moments, narrative frames, and context-rich UA compositions.
Improved layout stability for multi-element scenes
This model handles perspective, distance, and scale more reliably than standard FLUX variants. Kontext Dev keeps characters, items, and environmental elements grounded in believable positions, helping teams create coherent, production-ready scenes.
Ideal for illustrative concepts and story-driven game art
Kontext Dev excels when the goal is to show action, interaction, or narrative beats. It maintains visual clarity across complex setups, making it strong for event key art, in-game illustrations, and action-forward UA creative.

Narrative-driven character scenes and action frames
Generate scenes with multiple characters interacting, reacting, or performing specific actions with clear visual logic. Kontext Dev understands pose relationships and emotional context, making it ideal for story frames, gameplay vignettes, or thematic LiveOps art.

UA compositions with clean focal hierarchy and spatial clarity
Create images where gameplay actions, characters, and items are positioned clearly, helping UA creatives land better across ad placements. Kontext Dev maintains readable layers in busy scenes, making performance-driven iteration faster.

Contextual environment scenes for worldbuilding and key art
Produce environments with consistent depth, foreground/background balance, and logical item placement. Kontext Dev is strong for thematic packs, seasonal event art, and exploratory worldbuilding that requires coherent spatial design.
FAQ
How much does FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
What Elo score does FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] have?+
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