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Generate Image

  • 17 installs
  • 869 repo stars
  • Updated June 8, 2026
  • beita6969/scienceclaw

This is a copy of generate-image by davila7 - installs and ranking accrue to the original listing.

generate-image is a Claude skill that generates and edits images from text prompts using OpenRouter models like FLUX.2 Pro and a Gemini image model.

About

This skill generates and edits images through OpenRouter's image models, including FLUX.2 Pro and a Gemini image preview model. A developer uses it to create photos, illustrations, concept art, or presentation visuals, or to edit an existing image with a text instruction. It routes work through the bundled generate_image.py script and saves output as PNG.

  • Generates and edits images via OpenRouter (FLUX.2, Gemini image models)
  • Single script handles generation, editing, and model selection
  • Requires an OpenRouter API key set via .env

Generate Image by the numbers

  • 17 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • Data as of Aug 2, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

generate-image capabilities & compatibility

Requires a paid OpenRouter API key; per-image cost depends on the chosen model.

Capabilities
image generation
Use cases
image generation
Pricing
Bring your own API key
From the docs

What generate-image says it does

Generate and edit high-quality images using OpenRouter's image generation models including FLUX.2 Pro and Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview.
SKILL.md
The script requires an OpenRouter API key.
SKILL.md
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Installs17
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Last updatedJune 8, 2026
Repositorybeita6969/scienceclaw

What it does

Generate or edit a general-purpose image from a text prompt using OpenRouter image models.

Who is it for?

General-purpose image generation and editing (photos, illustrations, concept art, visual assets).

Skip if: Flowcharts, circuit diagrams, pathways, and technical schematics (the skill defers those to scientific-schematics).

When should I use this skill?

You need to generate or edit a non-diagram image from a text prompt.

What you get

  • generated PNG images
  • edited images

By the numbers

  • 3 selectable models (gemini flash image preview, flux.2-pro, flux.2-flex)

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Generate Image

Generate and edit high-quality images using OpenRouter's image generation models including FLUX.2 Pro and Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview.

When to Use This Skill

Use generate-image for:

  • Photos and photorealistic images
  • Artistic illustrations and artwork
  • Concept art and visual concepts
  • Visual assets for presentations or documents
  • Image editing and modifications
  • Any general-purpose image generation needs

Use scientific-schematics instead for:

  • Flowcharts and process diagrams
  • Circuit diagrams and electrical schematics
  • Biological pathways and signaling cascades
  • System architecture diagrams
  • CONSORT diagrams and methodology flowcharts
  • Any technical/schematic diagrams

Quick Start

Use the scripts/generate_image.py script to generate or edit images:

# Generate a new image
python scripts/generate_image.py "A beautiful sunset over mountains"

# Edit an existing image
python scripts/generate_image.py "Make the sky purple" --input photo.jpg

This generates/edits an image and saves it as generated_image.png in the current directory.

API Key Setup

CRITICAL: The script requires an OpenRouter API key. Before running, check if the user has configured their API key:

1. Look for a .env file in the project directory or parent directories 2. Check for OPENROUTER_API_KEY=<key> in the .env file 3. If not found, inform the user they need to:

  • Create a .env file with OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
  • Or set the environment variable: export OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
  • Get an API key from: https://openrouter.ai/keys

The script will automatically detect the .env file and provide clear error messages if the API key is missing.

Model Selection

Default model: google/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview (high quality, recommended)

Available models for generation and editing:

  • google/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview - High quality, supports generation + editing
  • black-forest-labs/flux.2-pro - Fast, high quality, supports generation + editing

Generation only:

  • black-forest-labs/flux.2-flex - Fast and cheap, but not as high quality as pro

Select based on:

  • Quality: Use gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview or flux.2-pro
  • Editing: Use gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview or flux.2-pro (both support image editing)
  • Cost: Use flux.2-flex for generation only

Common Usage Patterns

Basic generation

python scripts/generate_image.py "Your prompt here"

Specify model

python scripts/generate_image.py "A cat in space" --model "black-forest-labs/flux.2-pro"

Custom output path

python scripts/generate_image.py "Abstract art" --output artwork.png

Edit an existing image

python scripts/generate_image.py "Make the background blue" --input photo.jpg

Edit with a specific model

python scripts/generate_image.py "Add sunglasses to the person" --input portrait.png --model "black-forest-labs/flux.2-pro"

Edit with custom output

python scripts/generate_image.py "Remove the text from the image" --input screenshot.png --output cleaned.png

Multiple images

Run the script multiple times with different prompts or output paths:

python scripts/generate_image.py "Image 1 description" --output image1.png
python scripts/generate_image.py "Image 2 description" --output image2.png

Script Parameters

  • prompt (required): Text description of the image to generate, or editing instructions
  • --input or -i: Input image path for editing (enables edit mode)
  • --model or -m: OpenRouter model ID (default: google/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview)
  • --output or -o: Output file path (default: generated_image.png)
  • --api-key: OpenRouter API key (overrides .env file)

Example Use Cases

For Scientific Documents

# Generate a conceptual illustration for a paper
python scripts/generate_image.py "Microscopic view of cancer cells being attacked by immunotherapy agents, scientific illustration style" --output figures/immunotherapy_concept.png

# Create a visual for a presentation
python scripts/generate_image.py "DNA double helix structure with highlighted mutation site, modern scientific visualization" --output slides/dna_mutation.png

For Presentations and Posters

# Title slide background
python scripts/generate_image.py "Abstract blue and white background with subtle molecular patterns, professional presentation style" --output slides/background.png

# Poster hero image
python scripts/generate_image.py "Laboratory setting with modern equipment, photorealistic, well-lit" --output poster/hero.png

For General Visual Content

# Website or documentation images
python scripts/generate_image.py "Professional team collaboration around a digital whiteboard, modern office" --output docs/team_collaboration.png

# Marketing materials
python scripts/generate_image.py "Futuristic AI brain concept with glowing neural networks" --output marketing/ai_concept.png

Error Handling

The script provides clear error messages for:

  • Missing API key (with setup instructions)
  • API errors (with status codes)
  • Unexpected response formats
  • Missing dependencies (requests library)

If the script fails, read the error message and address the issue before retrying.

Notes

  • Images are returned as base64-encoded data URLs and automatically saved as PNG files
  • The script supports both images and content response formats from different OpenRouter models
  • Generation time varies by model (typically 5-30 seconds)
  • For image editing, the input image is encoded as base64 and sent to the model
  • Supported input image formats: PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP
  • Check OpenRouter pricing for cost information: https://openrouter.ai/models

Image Editing Tips

  • Be specific about what changes you want (e.g., "change the sky to sunset colors" vs "edit the sky")
  • Reference specific elements in the image when possible
  • For best results, use clear and detailed editing instructions
  • Both Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview and FLUX.2 Pro support image editing through OpenRouter

Integration with Other Skills

  • scientific-schematics: Use for technical diagrams, flowcharts, circuits, pathways
  • generate-image: Use for photos, illustrations, artwork, visual concepts
  • scientific-slides: Combine with generate-image for visually rich presentations
  • latex-posters: Use generate-image for poster visuals and hero images

Related skills

FAQ

What API key does this skill need?

It requires an OpenRouter API key set as OPENROUTER_API_KEY in a .env file or the environment.

Which models can it use?

It defaults to a Gemini flash image preview model and also supports FLUX.2 Pro for generation and editing, plus FLUX.2 Flex for cheaper generation-only.

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