How to Extract Style from Inspiration Images with Claude
Extract style from inspiration images with Claude and ToolRouter. Turn any reference image into a reusable AI generation prompt.
Tool
Claude is the ideal partner for style extraction when you want to understand the extracted prompt — why each element was identified, which components are essential versus optional, and how to adapt the style for your specific subject matter or brand constraints.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Image Style Extractor tool:
- Share the reference image and describe what aspect of it you most want to capture — lighting, color palette, mood, compositional approach, or overall aesthetic.
- Run image-style-extractor with extract_style to get the style prompt.
- Ask Claude to break down the extracted prompt and explain which elements are most responsible for the image's distinctive look.
- Test the extracted prompt on a new subject to verify it transfers the style rather than just recreating the original image.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Image Style Extractor tool
Use image-style-extractor to extract the visual style from this reference photo. I want to understand what makes its lighting and color grading feel so cinematic. Break down the extracted prompt, explain which elements matter most, and tell me how to adapt it for portrait photography.
Tips
- Ask Claude to separate style elements from subject elements in the extracted prompt — you want to apply the style to new subjects, not recreate the original.
- Test the extracted prompt on a very different subject to confirm it is a true style extraction and not just a description of the source image.
- Ask Claude to identify the one or two elements in the prompt that have the most impact on the final look — those are the core of the style.