---
title: "rembg AI Background Removal CLI and Python Library"
description: "rembg is a Python tool for automatic image background removal powered by AI models like U2-Net and SAM. It works as a CLI, Python library, HTTP server, or Docker container, supporting CPU and GPU acceleration for batch processing of images and video frames."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg"
category:
  - "Image & Creative Automation"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "danielgatis/rembg"
  github_stars: 22400
---

# rembg AI Background Removal CLI and Python Library

rembg is a Python tool for automatic image background removal powered by AI models like U2-Net and SAM. It works as a CLI, Python library, HTTP server, or Docker container, supporting CPU and GPU acceleration for batch processing of images and video frames.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/rembg-ai-background-removal-cli/)