AI Content Pipeline — Documentation Index
73 AI models across 12 categories. Click-based CLI (aicp). Central model registry. YAML pipelines with parallel execution.
Key Facts
- Package:
video-ai-studioon PyPI, commandsaicp/ai-content-pipeline - Version: 1.0.24, Python 3.10+
- Registry:
packages/core/ai_content_pipeline/ai_content_pipeline/registry.py+registry_data.py - CLI: Click framework in
cli/click_app.py, commands incli/commands/(6 modules, 19 commands + vimax subgroup) - Providers: FAL AI (primary, 30+ models), Google (Gemini/Veo), ElevenLabs (TTS), OpenRouter (prompts), Replicate
- API keys:
FAL_KEY,GEMINI_API_KEY,ELEVENLABS_API_KEY,OPENROUTER_API_KEYin.env
Documentation Files
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Models & Providers
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | models.md | Selecting models, checking pricing, comparing options across 12 categories | | provider-comparison.md | Choosing between FAL AI, Google, ElevenLabs, OpenRouter, Replicate |
CLI & API
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | cli-commands.md | CLI usage, command flags, global options (--json, --quiet, --stream, --input) | | python-api.md | Python API: AIPipelineManager methods, data classes, error handling | | aicp-vimax-commands.md | ViMax subgroup: novel2movie, idea2video, script2video pipelines |
Architecture & Code
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | architecture.md | System design, data flow diagrams, component responsibilities | | package-structure.md | File locations, import paths, module dependencies |
Pipelines
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | yaml-pipelines.md | YAML config syntax, 10 step types, variable interpolation, dependencies | | parallel-execution.md | Parallel groups, performance optimization, 2-3x speedup patterns |
Content Creation
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | prompting.md | Writing effective prompts, templates, model-specific tips | | video-tips.md | Image-to-video vs text-to-video, motion prompts, model selection | | video-analysis.md | AI video analysis with Gemini, timeline/describe/transcribe modes |
Optimization
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | cost-management.md | Pricing tables, budget strategies, cost estimation CLI/API | | performance.md | Speed benchmarks, batching, caching, network optimization | | best-practices.md | Project organization, pipeline design patterns, QA workflows |
Troubleshooting
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | error-codes.md | Error codes AUTH/CFG/MDL/PIP/NET/FILE/RATE/COST/VAL with solutions | | troubleshooting.md | Diagnostic steps, common issues, installation/API/network problems | | faq.md | Frequently asked questions across 9 categories |
Development
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | testing.md | Test strategies, mocks, fixtures, CI/CD, running pytest | | security.md | API key security, input validation, production deployment | | contributing.md | Development workflow, coding standards, adding models/providers | | migration.md | Version upgrades, breaking changes, rollback instructions |
Setup & Learning
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | setup.md | Installation (PyPI/source), venv, API keys, first pipeline | | learning-path.md | Structured learning tracks: Quick Start, Comprehensive, Developer |
Examples
| File | Load When | |------|-----------| | basic-examples.md | Simple image/video generation, CLI examples | | advanced-pipelines.md | Multi-stage production, A/B testing, batch processing | | use-cases.md | Marketing, education, enterprise, gaming applications | | integrations.md | Flask, FastAPI, Celery, webhook patterns |
Model Categories Quick Reference
| Category | Count | Key Models | Cost Range |
|----------|-------|------------|------------|
| Text-to-Image | 8 | flux_dev, flux_schnell, imagen4, nano_banana_pro | $0.001-0.08 |
| Image-to-Image | 8 | photon, kontext, clarity, seededit | $0.015-0.05 |
| Text-to-Video | 10 | veo3, kling_3_pro, sora_2, hailuo_pro | $0.08-6.00 |
| Image-to-Video | 15 | veo_3_1_fast, kling_3_pro_i2v, sora_2_i2v | $0.08-3.60 |
| Video-to-Video | 4 | kling_o3_pro_edit, kling_o3_standard_edit | $0.25-0.34/s |
| Avatar | 10 | omnihuman_v1_5, fabric_1_0, multitalk | $0.06-0.25/s |
| Image Understanding | 7 | gemini_describe, gemini_detailed, gemini_qa | $0.001-0.002 |
| Prompt Generation | 5 | openrouter_video_prompt + style variants | $0.002 |
| Text-to-Speech | 3 | elevenlabs, elevenlabs_turbo, elevenlabs_v3 | $0.03-0.08 |
| Speech-to-Text | 1 | scribe_v2 | $0.008/min |
| Add Audio | 1 | thinksound | $0.001/s |
| Upscale Video | 1 | topaz | ~$1.50/video |
CLI Commands Quick Reference
# Core generation
aicp generate-image --text "prompt" --model flux_dev
aicp create-video --text "prompt" --video-model kling_3_pro
aicp run-chain --config pipeline.yaml [--parallel] [--stream] [--dry-run]
# Media operations
aicp generate-avatar --image-url URL --audio-url URL --model omnihuman_v1_5
aicp analyze-video -i video.mp4 [-t timeline|describe|transcribe]
aicp transcribe --input audio.mp3 [--srt] [--raw-json]
aicp transfer-motion --image-url URL --video-url URL
aicp upscale-image --image photo.png --upscale 2
aicp generate-grid --text "prompt" --layout 2x2
# Discovery
aicp list-models [--category X] [--provider X] [--json]
aicp list-avatar-models | list-video-models | list-motion-models | list-speech-models
# Project
aicp setup | init-project | organize-project | structure-info | create-examples
# ViMax (novel-to-video)
aicp vimax idea2video --idea "concept"
aicp vimax novel2movie --novel novel.txt [--storyboard-only]
aicp vimax script2video --script story.txt
Architecture Summary
CLI (Click) → Pipeline Manager → Providers → External APIs
↓ ↑
Config (YAML) FAL / Google / ElevenLabs / OpenRouter
↓
Executor → Parallel Engine → Results → Output Files
- Central Registry:
registry.pydefinesModelDefinition+ModelRegistry,registry_data.pyregisters all 73 models - Auto-Discovery: Generator classes use
MODEL_KEYclass attributes - CLI: Root Click group in
cli/click_app.py, commands auto-registered at import time - Pipeline:
manager.pyorchestrates,executor.pyruns steps,parallel.pyhandles concurrency
Testing Quick Reference
python -m pytest tests/ -v # Full suite (~844 tests)
python -m pytest tests/test_registry.py -v # Registry tests
python -m pytest tests/test_click_app.py -v # CLI tests
python scripts/validate_registry.py # Registry validation