Developer API

Zestio API Reference

Integrate AI-powered real estate image enhancement and virtual staging into your application.

Quick Start

1. Get an API Key

curl -X POST https://zestio.de/api/keys \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name": "My App"}'

# Response: { "secret": "zest_a1b2c3d4..." }

2. Make a Request

curl -X POST https://zestio.de/api/enhance \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer zest_a1b2c3d4..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "image": "https://example.com/property.jpg",
    "enhancementType": "sky",
    "model": "auto"
  }'

Authentication

All API requests require an API key passed as a Bearer token:

API Key

Authorization: Bearer zest_xxxxxxxx...

Create API keys in your dashboard Settings after signing up. Each key is prefixed zest_ and the full secret is only shown once.

API Key Management

GET/api/keys

List all your API keys (secrets are never returned)

Response

{
  "keys": [
    {
      "id": "uuid",
      "name": "My App",
      "key_prefix": "zest_a1b",
      "last_used_at": "2026-04-21T...",
      "created_at": "2026-04-21T...",
      "is_active": true
    }
  ]
}

POST/api/keys

Create a new API key. The secret is only returned once.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
name	string	No	Label for the key (default: "Default Key")

Response

{
  "key": { "id": "uuid", "name": "My App", "key_prefix": "zest_a1b" },
  "secret": "zest_a1b2c3d4e5f6...",
  "warning": "Store this key securely. It cannot be retrieved again."
}

DELETE/api/keys

Revoke an API key

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
key_id	string	Yes	The key ID to revoke

Response

{ "success": true }

Image Enhancement

Enhance, transform, and clean up property photos.

POST/api/enhance

1-2 credits

Enhance a property image using AI. Supports sky replacement, season changes, decluttering, and more.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
image	string	Yes	Image URL or base64 data URL
enhancementType	string	No	Type of enhancement (see table below). Default: "auto"
model	string	No	Model: "flux-kontext", "ideogram", "flux-pro" (auto selects for best result)
customPrompt	string	No	Custom prompt (overrides enhancementType)

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "output": "https://replicate.delivery/...",
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "model": "auto"
}

Enhancement Types

Type	Name	Description
auto	Auto Enhance	General enhancement
sky	Blue Sky	Clear sunny sky
sky_sunset	Golden Sunset	Warm golden hour
sky_dramatic	Dramatic Clouds	Moody cinematic sky
twilight	Virtual Twilight	Blue hour with warm glow
season_summer	Summer	Lush green landscape
season_autumn	Autumn	Golden fall foliage
season_winter	Winter	Pristine snow scene
curb_appeal	Curb Appeal	Green lawn & landscaping
facade_refresh	Facade Refresh	Clean painted exterior
object_removal	Object Removal	Remove unwanted items
declutter	Declutter	Remove personal items

Virtual Staging

Stage empty rooms with AI-generated furniture.

POST/api/staging

2-3 credits

Apply virtual staging to an empty room photo.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
image	string	Yes	Image URL or base64 data URL of the empty room
model	string	No	Model: "interior-design" (default), "flux-depth", "decor8"
roomType	string	No	Room: living, bedroom, kitchen, dining, bathroom, office, basement, patio
furnitureStyle	string	No	Style: modern, scandinavian, luxury, minimalist, industrial, bohemian, midcentury, farmhouse

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "output": "https://replicate.delivery/...",
  "model": "interior-design",
  "creditsUsed": 2,
  "creditsRemaining": 48
}

Staging Models

Model	Credits	Est. Cost	Description
interior-design	2	~$0.006	Best value, ControlNet-based
flux-depth	2	~$0.02	Depth-based staging
decor8	3	~$0.20	Premium professional staging

Error Responses

Status	Meaning
400	Missing or invalid parameters
401	Missing or invalid authentication
402	Insufficient credits
429	Rate limit exceeded (10 req/hr for free tier)
500	Server error or AI model failure

Rate Limits

All endpoints are rate limited to 10 requests per hour per IP/API key. Enterprise plans have higher limits. Contact us for custom arrangements.

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