ActionStability AIUpdated June 2026

How do I generate an image with Stability AI?

Short answer: Drop the "Stability AIStability 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Prompt
prompt
stringRequiredText description of the image to generate
Negative Prompt
negative_prompt
stringOptionalWhat to exclude from the image
Aspect Ratio
aspect_ratio
optionsOptionalAspect Ratio. Options: 1:1 (Square), 16:9 (Landscape), 9:16 (Portrait), 4:3, 3:2, 21:9 (Ultrawide)
Output Format
output_format
optionsOptionalOutput Format. Options: PNG, JPEG, WebP
Seed
seed
stringOptionalRandom 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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