Pretrained computer vision classifier

Identify brush type with one API call.

A pretrained brush type classifier that sorts an image into one of 10 categories — what type of brush it is. Use the brush type API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.

Pretrained · Nyckel-trained 10 labels out of the box Image input

Try the brush type classifier

Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.

What this brush type classifier recognizes

A sample of the 20 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.

Angled
Bright
Cat'S Tongue
Chip
Comb
Detail
Fan
Filbert
Flat
Liner

Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.

Call the brush type API

Get your own copy of this classifier behind your own endpoint — callable from any HTTP client:

API quick start
curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'

Example response

{
  "labelName": "Angled",
  "labelId": "label_...",
  "confidence": 0.92
}

Under the hood

Model type
Nyckel-trained

Trained on a Nyckel-curated dataset covering 10 brush type categories, served on Nyckel's own infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.

Input
Image

Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.

Make it yours
Adaptable

Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.

More than a demo: this page is one of thousands of pretrained functions on Nyckel, an ML classification platform. You can invoke classifiers by API, review predictions, correct labels, collect samples from production traffic, and promote any pretrained function to a private custom model — without changing your integration.

Where teams use brush type classification

Product Quality Control

This function can be implemented in manufacturing settings to automatically identify and classify brush types in production. By ensuring that the correct brush type is being produced, companies can maintain consistent quality standards and reduce defects.

Inventory Management

Retailers can utilize the brush type identifier to streamline inventory tracking and management. By automatically classifying incoming shipments by brush type, businesses can efficiently store and manage their products, reducing the chances of inventory errors.

E-commerce Personalization

Online marketplaces can leverage this function to enhance user experience by suggesting products based on brush type classification. By identifying the right brush type for customer preferences, businesses can increase conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

Automated Customer Support

The identifier can be used in customer service systems to automatically classify photos sent by customers for product inquiries. This enables faster response times and more accurate troubleshooting or product recommendations based on brush type.

Market Research Analysis

Companies can implement this function to analyze consumer trends related to different brush types. By classifying images from social media or online reviews, businesses can gain insights into popular brush types and adjust their marketing strategies accordingly.

Training and Development

Educational platforms can use this tool for training staff in hair and beauty industries. By providing an automated classification of brush types, it helps trainees quickly learn the characteristics and applications of each type.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Businesses focused on sustainability can utilize the brush type identifier to analyze the usage of different brush types concerning their environmental impact. This data can guide product development towards more eco-friendly options by identifying popular but less sustainable brush types.

Common questions

What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?

A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.

How do I know whether this will work for my application?

Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.

What happens when it makes a mistake?

No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.

Do I need training data to get started?

No. This brush type classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.

What does it cost to try?

Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.

Ready to classify brush type at scale?

Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.