Free guide · Oct 11, 2026

Quote a generation request before creating the asset

How to choose a model, build the exact request, and check its quoted cost.

The short version

Scenario's official agent skill describes a Streamable HTTP MCP endpoint, scoped team/project calls, model discovery and schema inspection. A `model_run` dry run returns the exact payload's creative-unit cost without creating a job. The skills are MIT code; hosted requests follow service credits and the selected model's terms. A recommendation quote assumes defaults. Official skill, model-cost help

What's in the full guide

  1. 011. Decide what you are trying to make
  2. 022. Connect using the official setup
  3. 033. Discover a model and inspect its schema
  4. 044. Send a cost preview with the exact payload
  5. 055. Compare cost choices clearly
  6. 066. Make the final decision before generation

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