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Generate Image

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  • Updated July 27, 2026
  • davila7/claude-code-templates

generate-image provides documented workflows for Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concep

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The generate-image skill generate or edit images using AI models FLUX Gemini Use for general-purpose image generation including photos illustrations artwork visual assets concept art and any image that isn't a technical diagram or schematic For flowcharts circuits pathways and technical diagrams use the scientific-schematics skill instead Generate Image Generate and edit high-quality images using OpenRouter's image generation models including FLUX 2 Pro and Gemini 3 Pro 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 bash Generate a new image python scripts generate_image py A beautiful sunset over mountains Edit an existing image.

  • Photos and photorealistic images
  • Artistic illustrations and artwork
  • Concept art and visual concepts
  • Visual assets for presentations or documents
  • Image editing and modifications

Generate Image by the numbers

  • 1,206 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +22 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #196 of 1,048 Mobile Development skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
  • Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

generate-image capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
photos and photorealistic images · artistic illustrations and artwork · concept art and visual concepts · visual assets for presentations or documents · image editing and modifications
Use cases
documentation
From the docs

What generate-image says it does

# Generate Image Generate and edit high-quality images using OpenRouter's image generation models including FLUX.2 Pro and Gemini 3 Pro.
SKILL.md
## API Key Setup **CRITICAL**: The script requires an OpenRouter API key.
SKILL.md
npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill generate-image

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Repositorydavila7/claude-code-templates

How do I use generate-image for the task described in its SKILL.md triggers?

Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concept art, and any image that isn't a techn.

Who is it for?

Teams invoking generate-image when the user request matches documented triggers and prerequisites.

Skip if: Skip when cached docs are missing, the request is a negative trigger, or another sibling skill owns the workflow.

When should I use this skill?

Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concept art, and any image that isn't a technical diagram or schem

What you get

Step-by-step guidance grounded in generate-image documentation and reference files.

  • Generated image files
  • Edited images from base64 inputs

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Generate Image

Generate and edit high-quality images using OpenRouter's image generation models including FLUX.2 Pro and Gemini 3 Pro.

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-pro-image-preview (high quality, recommended)

Available models for generation and editing:

  • google/gemini-3-pro-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-pro or flux.2-pro
  • Editing: Use gemini-3-pro 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-pro-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 Pro 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

Forks & variants (5)

Generate Image has 5 known copies in the catalog totaling 1.1k installs. They canonicalize to this original listing.

How it compares

Use generate-image when OpenRouter-hosted Flux or Gemini models should be called from Python inside an agent instead of manual dashboard uploads.

FAQ

What does generate-image do?

Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concept art, and any image that isn't a technical diagram or schem

When should I use generate-image?

Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concept art, and any image that isn't a technical diagram or schem

What are common prerequisites?

--- name: generate-image description: Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Gemini).

Is Generate Image safe to install?

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