Show HN: Useknockout open source background removal API 40× cheaper -remove.bg

Category: ai-ml

Tags: background-removal, image-processing, open-source-api

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Uskknockout provides an open-source, self-hostable API for state-of-the-art background removal using BiRefNet, significantly cheaper than commercial alternatives. It offers a production-grade solution with fast inference, multiple output presets, and clear documentation, making it a practical tool for developers needing cost-effective image processing.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://github.com/useknockout/api · Python · MIT · 29 stars

View on Hacker News