Use Case
Generate TikTok & Reels Content with AI — From Your Terminal
Short-form vertical video dominates social media. TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts all require 9:16 portrait content that grabs attention in the first second. With agent-media CLI, you can generate scroll-stopping short-form videos directly from your terminal — no video editor, no stock footage library, no browser tabs. Pick a model, write a prompt, and publish.
Best Models for This
These models are recommended for generating tiktok & reels content. Each one brings different strengths to this workflow.
| Model | Why | Credits | CLI Command |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Video (Human Motion) | Best-in-class human motion and facial expressions — essential for creator-style content that feels authentic on social feeds. | 200-400 per video | agent-media generate video -p "Young woman reacting to surprising news, selfie POV" --aspect-ratio 9:16 --sync |
| AI Video (Consistent) | Strong prompt adherence and consistent motion make it reliable for batch-producing social content at scale. | 200-400 per video | agent-media generate video -p "Street food vendor flipping a crepe, close-up, vibrant colors" --aspect-ratio 9:16 --sync |
Step-by-Step Workflow
Follow these steps to start generating tiktok & reels content with agent-media CLI.
Install and authenticate
Install the CLI globally and log in with your agent-media account. This takes under 30 seconds and gives you access to all supported models.
$ npm install -g agent-media-cli && agent-media login
Generate a portrait video
Use the --aspect-ratio 9:16 flag to produce vertical video sized for TikTok and Reels. The --sync flag waits for the result and downloads it automatically.
$ agent-media generate video -p "Person unboxing a mystery package, excited reaction" --aspect-ratio 9:16 --sync
Batch-generate variations
Loop through multiple prompts in your shell to produce several variations at once. Drop the --sync flag to queue jobs in parallel, then check results with agent-media jobs list.
$ for i in 1 2 3; do agent-media generate video -p "Prompt variation $i" --aspect-ratio 9:16; done
Review and download
List all recent jobs to see their status and download URLs. Pick the best takes and upload directly to TikTok or Instagram from your device.
$ agent-media jobs list
How Much Does It Cost
A single 5-second TikTok clip costs 150 credits. On the Creator plan ($39/month for 3,900 credits), you can generate roughly 26 short-form videos per month — or about 13 at 10-second duration (300 credits each). If you need higher volume, the Pro Plus plan ($129/month for 12,900 credits) covers ~43 videos monthly. Pay-as-you-go packs (3,900 credits for $39) are also available.
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