Jack Tar Cloud

jack-tar-cloud

Cloud AI image generation using OpenAI, Google, FAL.ai, and Recraft APIs.

What it does

Generates production-quality images and vector icons via cloud AI providers. Includes per-provider skills for targeted use and smart router skills that automatically pick the best available provider based on your configured API keys. The smart router implements a "try cheap first" principle — starting at lower-cost tiers and escalating only when the image reviewer signals quality is insufficient.

Prerequisites

At least one API key configured as an environment variable:

Variable	Provider	Used for
OPENAI_API_KEY	OpenAI	GPT Image generation
GOOGLE_API_KEY / GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS	Google	Gemini / Nanobanana image generation (Developer API key or Vertex credentials)
FAL_KEY	FAL.ai	FLUX Pro, Klein, Ideogram
RECRAFT_API_KEY	Recraft	SVG vector icons via Recraft V4

Run /jack-tar-cloud:verify to see which providers are reachable with your current keys.

Installation

Install via Claude Code marketplace:

claude plugin install SteveGJones/jack-tar

Or install just this plugin:

claude plugin install SteveGJones/jack-tar --plugin jack-tar-cloud

Verify

/jack-tar-cloud:verify

Skills

Skill	Description
/jack-tar-cloud:openai-image	Generate via OpenAI GPT Image
/jack-tar-cloud:google-image	Generate via Google Gemini / Nanobanana
/jack-tar-cloud:fal-image	Generate via FAL.ai FLUX Pro / Klein / Ideogram
/jack-tar-cloud:recraft-icon	Generate SVG vector icons via Recraft V4
/jack-tar-cloud:image	Smart router — picks best available provider automatically
/jack-tar-cloud:icon	Smart router for icons — tries Recraft SVG first, falls back to raster
/jack-tar-cloud:verify	Check which providers are configured and reachable

Quick Examples

Generate a hero image using the smart router (uses best available provider):

/jack-tar-cloud:image "a lighthouse at sunset, dramatic storm clouds, cinematic wide shot"

Generate an SVG vector icon (requires Recraft / OpenAI key):

/jack-tar-cloud:recraft-icon "minimalist shield with circuit pattern, flat design, dark blue"

Generate specifically via FAL.ai FLUX:

/jack-tar-cloud:fal-image "abstract geometric background, deep navy and gold, conference stage"

Cost Notes

• Smart router starts at 720p / low-tier pricing and escalates only if the image reviewer flags quality issues.
• Recraft V4 SVG: standard $0.08/image, pro $0.30/image.
• See provider_config.json at the repo root for per-provider dimension limits and pricing.

License

MIT