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Layer, for agents

Layer is an AI platform for creative teams in games and entertainment. It brings 302 leading generative models — image, video, 3D, and audio — into one collaborative workspace, together with 32 task-specific tools, custom style training, and node-based workflow automation.

It is callable as well as usable: a versioned REST API and two MCP servers expose generation, editing, workflows, training, and workspace administration. Credentials are self-serve, pricing is usage-based with no seat fees, and every generation has a matching estimate operation so a run can be priced before it is executed.

What Layer does

Generate: Images, video, 3D, and audio from 302 models behind one API and one workspace.
Edit: Refine and edit existing assets, individually or in batches, rather than only generating from scratch.
Train custom styles: Train a style on a studio's own assets so outputs stay consistent and on-brand.
Automate: Compose multi-step production as node-based workflows, callable from the API and from MCP.
Collaborate: Workspaces, projects, and roles, with Creative Units pooled across the team. Billing is usage-based; there are no per-seat charges and no feature gates.

Catalogue

302 models and 32 tools, listed per category.

All models Every model available today (302).
Image models 97 models.
Video models 134 models.
3D models 38 models.
Audio models 33 models.
Tools 32 task-specific creative tools.

How to call Layer

REST API: https://api.app.layer.ai/api uri-path versioning; current versions v1 and v2. Description: https://www.layer.ai/openapi.json
Layer MCP Server: https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcp streamable-http, OAuth 2.0. Generate and edit images, video, 3D, and audio; run Blueprint workflows; train styles; assemble video timelines; upload and score files.
Layer Management MCP Server: https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcp-management streamable-http, OAuth 2.0. Administer a workspace: projects, groups, members, roles, usage limits, and Creative Unit consumption. Kept separate so admin tools do not crowd the creative toolset.
Authentication: Personal Access Token (`pat_`, self-serve in the app) for REST, or OAuth 2.0 authorization code + PKCE against https://auth.app.layer.ai/ for MCP. Dynamic client registration is supported, so an MCP client needs no pre-registered client id. Metadata: https://auth.app.layer.ai/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
Permissions: GET operations require VIEWER in the target workspace. Operations that create, change, or delete state — or that start a run and therefore consume Creative Units — require at least MEMBER. Workspace and member administration requires ADMIN or OWNER. Authorization is role-based: there are no `read:*`/`write:*` API scopes, and a Personal Access Token inherits all of its creator's permissions.
Rate limits: 60 generations per 60s; 30 video-generations per 60s Per user. Exceeding a limit returns 429 with `Retry-After`; no `RateLimit-*` headers are emitted, so do not try to self-throttle from them.
Async results: Layer does not deliver webhooks. Long-running generations are polled: start a run, then poll it on the `poll_interval_seconds` the response returns. Webhooks are not supported (https://www.layer.ai/docs/async-jobs).

Getting access unattended

Full detail, including the credential-free endpoints: https://www.layer.ai/api/onboarding.json

Sign-up: Self-serve at https://next.app.layer.ai/. No sales contact is required.
Free tier: Creating a Layer account is free and includes a one-off grant of Creative Units, enough to run real generations before subscribing. It is not a time-limited trial and it does not expire into a locked account. Continued generation needs a subscription (from $10/month) or a CU pack; there are no seat fees or feature gates.
Credentials: Create a Personal Access Token (prefixed `pat_`) yourself in the app under Settings → Personal Access Tokens. No approval step and no sales contact. The token value is shown once. There is no REST endpoint that mints, lists, or revokes tokens.
Sandbox: There is no separate sandbox or test environment. Estimate endpoints (and their MCP equivalents) price a run without executing it, which is the supported way to rehearse a call for free. Stated as a negative on purpose: there is nothing else to look for.
Cost control: Every generation has a matching estimate operation. Call it and read `has_sufficient_creative_units` before executing a run.

Fetch next

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API index application/json Every fact on this page, plus the full MCP tool lists, as one JSON document.
AI catalog application/json What Layer can be called on, and what this site can be read for.
API catalog application/linkset+json RFC 9727 catalog: one anchor per API, as an RFC 9264 linkset.
MCP manifest application/json Both MCP servers with a paste-ready client config block.
Onboarding manifest application/json Signup, free tier, credentials, and the endpoints that need none.
Pricing application/json Plans, Creative Unit packs, and per-model generation costs.
OpenAPI description application/json Layer REST API surface as OpenAPI 3.1 (base URL https://api.app.layer.ai/api).
llms.txt text/plain Index of every section of this site (full text: https://www.layer.ai/llms-full.txt).
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Pages worth reading

Each is also available as Markdown by appending `.md`.

Pricing Creative Unit pricing, plans, and per-model cost.
Features Platform capabilities in detail.
Enterprise Security, compliance (SOC 2 Type II), SSO/SCIM, and procurement.
Success stories Studio case studies with named outcomes.
Developer docs REST API reference, MCP guides, quickstart.
Changelog What shipped, most recent first.
Blog Longer-form writing on AI production for games.
Contact sales For procurement, volume, or custom terms.

Using this content

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Content Signal: search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no This site may be indexed for search and used as input to an AI answer (grounding or retrieval, with attribution). Its content is not offered for model training. (https://contentsignals.org)
Training: Training a model on this content is not permitted. Using it as input to an AI answer — retrieval, grounding, summarising with attribution — is (`ai-input=yes`). No `noai`/`noimageai` meta directives are served; robots.txt and the Terms of Service are where this position is stated. Governing document: https://www.layer.ai/terms-of-service
Attribution: Cite the canonical page URL. Every page carries a <link rel="canonical">, and the Organization and WebSite JSON-LD nodes share stable @ids so "Layer" and "Layer AI" resolve to one entity on this domain. Cite this entity as "Layer" (also "Layer AI"), at https://www.layer.ai

Frequently asked questions

What is Layer?: Layer is an AI platform for creative teams (especially game studios) that brings leading generative models into one workspace, so you can generate and edit assets, collaborate, and scale production with workflow automation via node-based UI as well as agents soon and enterprise security.
Who is Layer built for?: Layer is designed for creative teams across studios of different sizes in the entertainment industry, from IP companies producing interactive media to agencies serving top global brands, and for roles like creative producers, artists, art directors, and production teams who need consistent, production-ready outputs.
What can I create with Layer?: Layer supports creating and refining multiple asset types, including images, video, 3D models, and audio, depending on the tools and models you use. These asset types are often used in UA ad creation, brand assets, and any type of production content a brand needs.
Does Layer include multiple AI models or just one?: Layer positions itself as a single access point to a curated set of industry-leading AI models for creative production by producing Day 0 integrations, so teams don't have to juggle separate tools.
Can Layer help us standardize style and keep outputs consistent?: Yes. Layer highlights custom model training and style training so teams can teach Layer a unique style and generate consistent, on-brand visuals.
Can we edit assets (not just generate new ones)?: Yes. Layer includes editing and refinement capabilities to help teams iterate and polish outputs, not only generate from scratch. You can do this for individual assets as well as in batches, at scale.
How does Layer support collaboration for teams?: Layer emphasizes a collaborative workspace approach, and per its pricing model teams can add members without per-seat charges, sharing usage via pooled credits.
What is Layer Workflows?: Layer Workflows are purpose-built, agent-powered workflows that automate multi-step creative production, such as UA creatives and live ops assets, helping studios scale repeatable pipelines while keeping creatives in control.
Is Layer enterprise-ready (security/compliance)?: Layer highlights enterprise-grade security and compliance, including SOC 2 Type II, plus features like SSO/SCIM, role-based access controls, and audit and event logs that are fully exportable for governance and traceability.
How does Layer pricing work?: Layer uses a usage-based pricing approach with no seat fees, and you pay for what you create. The platform uses Creative Units (CUs) for consumption across models and tools.
Can we start small and scale up?: Yes. Layer presents subscription options that scale for different studio sizes and emphasizes flexible usage-based pricing as production needs grow.
Where can I learn more or talk to sales?: Layer provides a Contact Sales path for enterprise teams that need procurement-ready security, compliance details, or custom volume requirements.