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ActionStability AIUpdated May 2026
How do I generate an image with Stability AI?
Short answer: Drop the "Stability AI → Stability AI Generate Image" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Prompt prompt | string | Required | Text description of the image to generate |
Negative Prompt negative_prompt | string | Optional | What to exclude from the image |
Aspect Ratio aspect_ratio | options | Optional | Aspect Ratio. Options: 1:1 (Square), 16:9 (Landscape), 9:16 (Portrait), 4:3, 3:2, 21:9 (Ultrawide) |
Output Format output_format | options | Optional | Output Format. Options: PNG, JPEG, WebP |
Seed seed | string | Optional | Random seed for reproducible results. Leave empty for random. |
Sample request
{"prompt": "e.g. A photorealistic sunset over mountains, 4K, dramatic lighting","negative_prompt": "e.g. blurry, low quality, text, watermark","aspect_ratio": "{{trigger.aspect_ratio}}","output_format": "{{trigger.output_format}}","seed": "e.g. 42"}
Returns
{"seed": 42,"image": "base64-encoded-image-data...","finish_reason": "SUCCESS"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Stability AI Generate Image.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Stability AI Generate Image.
What does the Stability AI Generate Image action do in Stability AI?
Generates images using Stable Diffusion models (SD3.5, SDXL variants). For workflows that want first-party Stability access with their full feature set.
What inputs does Stability AI Generate Image require?
Required: Prompt. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Stability AI returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Stability AI Generate Image support batch operations?
Yes. Run Stability AI Generate Image inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Stability AI's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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