Claude-code-plugins-plus-skills klingai-model-catalog

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/plugins/saas-packs/klingai-pack/skills/klingai-model-catalog" ~/.claude/skills/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills-klingai-model-catalog && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: plugins/saas-packs/klingai-pack/skills/klingai-model-catalog/SKILL.md
source content

Kling AI Model Catalog

Overview

Kling AI offers multiple model versions across video generation, image generation, lip sync, virtual try-on, and effects. Each version trades off quality, speed, and cost. This skill is the reference for choosing the right model.

Video Generation Models

Model IDSupportsMax DurationResolutionSpeedQuality
kling-v1
T2V, I2V10s720pFastGood
kling-v1-5
I2V only10s1080pFastBetter
kling-v1-6
T2V, I2V10s1080pMediumBetter+
kling-v2-master
T2V, I2V10s1080pMediumHigh
kling-v2-1
I2V only10s1080pMediumHigh
kling-v2-1-master
T2V, I2V10s1080pMediumHigh
kling-v2-5-turbo
T2V, I2V10s1080p 30fpsFastHigh
kling-v2-6
T2V, I2V10s1080p 30-48fpsMediumHighest

T2V = text-to-video, I2V = image-to-video

Kling v2.5 Turbo (Recommended for Speed)

  • 40% faster than v2.0
  • Up to 1080p at 30 FPS
  • Best cost/quality ratio for production pipelines

Kling v2.6 (Recommended for Quality)

  • Native audio generation (voice, SFX, ambient in one pass)
  • 1080p at 30-48 FPS
  • Set
    motion_has_audio: true
    for synchronized audio

Image Generation Models (Kolors)

Model IDPurposeResolution
kolors-v1-5
Face/subject referenceUp to 2048x2048
kolors-v2-0
Image restyleUp to 2048x2048
kolors-v2-1
Text-to-imageUp to 2048x2048

Specialty Models

FeatureEndpointModel Versions
Lip Sync
/v1/videos/lip-sync
v1.6+
Virtual Try-On
/v1/images/kolors-virtual-try-on
v1.5
Video Extension
/v1/videos/video-extend
All video models
Effects
/v1/videos/effects
v1.6+
Motion ControlT2V/I2V with
camera_control
v1.6+

Mode Selection

Every video generation accepts a

mode
parameter:

ModeCredits (5s)Credits (10s)Use Case
standard
1020Drafts, previews, iteration
professional
3570Final output, client delivery

Model Selection Decision Tree

Need fastest generation?
  → kling-v2-5-turbo + standard mode

Need highest quality?
  → kling-v2-6 + professional mode

Need audio in the video?
  → kling-v2-6 with motion_has_audio: true

Image-to-video only?
  → kling-v2-1 (optimized for I2V)

Budget-conscious production?
  → kling-v2-5-turbo + standard mode (10 credits/5s)

Legacy compatibility?
  → kling-v1-6 (stable, well-documented)

API Usage

# Specify model in any video generation request
response = requests.post(f"{BASE}/videos/text2video", headers=headers, json={
    "model_name": "kling-v2-6",       # model version
    "mode": "professional",            # standard or professional
    "prompt": "A futuristic city at sunset with flying cars",
    "duration": "5",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
})

Aspect Ratios (All Models)

RatioUse Case
16:9
Landscape, YouTube, presentations
9:16
Vertical, TikTok, Reels, Stories
1:1
Square, Instagram, thumbnails
4:3
Classic TV, presentations
3:4
Portrait photos
3:2
Standard photography
2:3
Tall portrait
21:9
Ultra-wide, cinematic

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