
Stitch::Upload To Stitch
- 5k installs
- 7.8k repo stars
- Updated July 21, 2026
- google-labs-code/stitch-skills
Upload local design assets (images, mockups, HTML, markdown) to a Stitch project via HTTP when MCP base64 encoding limits block direct transfer.
About
Stitch::upload-to-stitch bypasses MCP tool base64 token limits by sending local design assets directly over HTTP to a Stitch project. Developers use this skill when uploading images, mockups, extracted HTML pages, or design markdown files to Stitch fails through standard MCP calls due to token constraints. The workflow requires identifying the target project, extracting the Stitch API key from local MCP config files (Antigravity, Gemini CLI, or Claude Code), presenting files for user confirmation, then executing a Python upload script with project ID, file path, and API credentials. Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, HTML, and Markdown formats with auto-detected MIME types and optional metadata like screen title and generation source. Bypasses MCP base64 token limits using direct HTTP file upload instead of model output encoding Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, HTML, and Markdown
- Bypasses MCP base64 token limits using direct HTTP file upload instead of model output encoding
- Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, HTML, and Markdown files with auto-detected MIME types
- Extracts API keys from multiple config locations (Antigravity, Gemini CLI, Claude Code)
- Requires explicit user confirmation before uploading files to prevent unintended transfers
- Handles macOS SSL certificate issues via certifi package or manual SSL_CERT_FILE setup
Stitch::Upload To Stitch by the numbers
- 4,993 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +353 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #97 of 2,277 Frontend Development skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: HIGH risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
stitch::upload-to-stitch capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- upload images · upload html · upload markdown · extract and send design assets · metadata tagging
- Use cases
- frontend · ui design · documentation
- Platforms
- macOS · Linux · WSL · Windows
- Runs
- Remote server
- Pricing
- Free
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| Installs | 5k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 7.8k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 21, 2026 |
| Repository | google-labs-code/stitch-skills ↗ |
What it does
Upload images, mockups, HTML, and design markdown to Stitch projects when MCP base64 limits block direct transfers.
Who is it for?
Uploading visual assets, mockups, extracted HTML, and design documentation to Stitch during AI-assisted design workflows.
Skip if: Streaming uploads, batch processing >1 file per invocation, or scenarios where API key cannot be securely accessed.
When should I use this skill?
Direct MCP tool upload fails or truncates due to base64 limits; user confirms file(s) ready for upload to Stitch.
What you get
Files successfully uploaded to target Stitch project with metadata (title, generation source) preserved; developer confirmation required before execution.
- Uploaded file stored in Stitch project
- Optional screen title and generation metadata recorded
By the numbers
- Bypasses ~16K output token limit imposed by model base64 encoding
- Supports 5 file types (PNG, JPEG, WebP, HTML, Markdown)
- Requires user confirmation checkpoint before executing upload
Files
Upload-to-Stitch
Upload local assets (images, mockups, HTML, and markdown files) to a Stitch project using the provided upload script, which bypasses the MCP tool's base64 output token limits.
[!NOTE]
The AI model cannot upload files via MCP tools directly because the base64
encoding of even a small file exceeds the model's output token limit (~16K
tokens). This script reads the file and sends it directly over HTTP.
Steps
1. Identify Target Project
Use list_projects to find the correct projectId.
2. Get the API Key
Locate your active MCP server configuration file and extract the API key:
- Antigravity:
.gemini/antigravity/mcp_config.jsonor.gemini/jetski/mcp_config.json - Gemini CLI:
~/.gemini/settings.jsonor~/.gemini/extensions/Stitch/gemini-extension.json - Claude Code:
~/.claude.json
Extract:
- API Key: From the
X-Goog-Api-Keyheader or auth argument - MCP URL (optional): From the
httpUrlor endpoint argument (defaults to
https://stitch.googleapis.com)
[!IMPORTANT]
If you cannot find the API key in any of these locations, or if you cannot access these files, you MUST ask the user to provide the Stitch API key. Do not proceed without a valid API key.
3. Run Upload Script
[!WARNING]
Checkpoint — User Confirmation Required.
Before running the upload script, you MUST pause and present the file(s)
to be uploaded (paths, sizes, and types) to the user and wait for explicit
approval. Do NOT execute the upload script until the user confirms.
Use run_command to execute the Python script:
python3 <SKILL_DIR>/scripts/upload_to_stitch.py \
--project-id <PROJECT_ID> \
--file-path <PATH_TO_FILE> \
--api-key <API_KEY> \
[--api-url <STITCH_API_URL>] \
[--title <SCREEN_TITLE>] \
[--generated-by <GENERATED_BY>][!TIP]
macOS / SSL Certificate Troubleshooting:
If the upload fails with ssl.SSLCertVerificationError: [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] unable to get local issuer certificate, this means your Python installation does not have root certificate authorities configured.>
The script automatically attempts to use thecertifipackage to load the CA bundle if it is installed in your python environment. Ifcertifiis not installed, you can either install it (pip install certifi) or manually supply theSSL_CERT_FILEenvironment variable when running the script:
```bash
SSL_CERT_FILE=$(python3 -c "import certifi; print(certifi.where())") python3 <SKILL_DIR>/scripts/upload_to_stitch.py \
--project-id <PROJECT_ID> \
--file-path <PATH_TO_FILE> \
--api-key <API_KEY> \
[--api-url <STITCH_API_URL>] \
[--title <SCREEN_TITLE>] \
[--generated-by <GENERATED_BY>]
```
Supported File Types
| Extension | MIME Type |
|---|---|
.png | image/png |
.jpg, .jpeg | image/jpeg |
.webp | image/webp |
.html, .htm | text/html |
.md | text/markdown |
The script auto-detects MIME type from the file extension.
Script Options
--project-id: Required. The Stitch project ID.--file-path: Required. Path to the local file to upload.--api-key: Required. API key for Stitch authorization.--api-url: Optional. Base URL of the Stitch API. Defaults tohttps://stitch.googleapis.com.--title: Optional. Title for the uploaded screen.--generated-by: Optional. Specify how the uploaded file was generated (e.g., 'stitch::extract-static-html' skill, 'Claude Code', 'Codex', 'Gemini' etc.).
#!/usr/bin/env python3
r"""Upload an image, HTML, or Markdown file to a Stitch project via BatchCreateScreens.
WHY THIS SCRIPT EXISTS:
The AI model cannot upload files via the MCP tool directly because MCP tool
call arguments are part of the model's *output*. The model must re-emit the
entire base64-encoded file as generated text, but its output token limit
(~16K tokens) is far smaller than a typical file's base64 encoding (e.g.
a 53KB PNG becomes ~71K chars of base64). The output gets truncated
mid-string, producing a corrupted payload that the API rejects.
This script bypasses the model entirely — it reads the file, encodes it
in-process, and sends the full payload directly over HTTP with no token
limits.
SUPPORTED FILE TYPES:
- Images: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp
- HTML: .html, .htm
- Markdown: .md
Usage:
python3 upload_to_stitch.py \
--project-id <PROJECT_ID> \
--file-path <PATH_TO_FILE> \
[--api-url <STITCH_API_BASE_URL>] \
[--api-key <API_KEY>] \
[--title <SCREEN_TITLE>] \
[--generated-by <GENERATED_BY>] \
[--create-screen-instances]
"""
import argparse
import base64
import json
import pathlib
import sys
from typing import Any
import urllib.request
try:
import ssl
import certifi
_SSL_CONTEXT = ssl.create_default_context(cafile=certifi.where())
except ImportError:
_SSL_CONTEXT = None
# Maps file extensions to MIME types.
_MIME_TYPES = {
".png": "image/png",
".jpg": "image/jpeg",
".jpeg": "image/jpeg",
".webp": "image/webp",
".html": "text/html",
".htm": "text/html",
".md": "text/markdown",
}
def encode_file(path: pathlib.Path) -> str:
"""Read and base64-encode a file."""
with open(path, "rb") as f:
return base64.b64encode(f.read()).decode("utf-8")
def call_batch_create_screens(
api_url: str,
api_key: str,
project_id: str,
requests: list[dict[str, Any]],
create_screen_instances: bool = False,
urlopen: Any = urllib.request.urlopen,
) -> dict[str, Any]:
"""Call BatchCreateScreens REST API directly.
Endpoint: POST /v1/{parent=projects/*}/screens:batchCreate
Args:
api_url: Base URL of the Stitch API (e.g. https://stitch.googleapis.com).
api_key: API key for authentication.
project_id: The Stitch project ID.
requests: List of CreateScreenRequest dicts, each containing a screen.
create_screen_instances: Whether to create screen instances for display.
urlopen: The urlopen function to use (for testing).
Returns:
Parsed JSON response dict.
"""
url = f"{api_url.rstrip('/')}/v1/projects/{project_id}/screens:batchCreate"
payload = {
"parent": f"projects/{project_id}",
"requests": requests,
"createScreenInstances": create_screen_instances,
}
data = json.dumps(payload).encode("utf-8")
req = urllib.request.Request(
url,
data=data,
headers={
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"X-Goog-Api-Key": api_key,
},
method="POST",
)
try:
print("Calling urlopen...")
urlopen_kwargs = {"timeout": 120}
if _SSL_CONTEXT is not None:
urlopen_kwargs["context"] = _SSL_CONTEXT
with urlopen(req, **urlopen_kwargs) as resp:
print(f"urlopen returned. Status: {resp.getcode()}")
body = resp.read().decode("utf-8")
print(f"Response status: {resp.getcode()}")
print(f"Response body (first 1000 chars): {body[:1000]}")
if not body:
print("Error: Empty response body")
sys.exit(1)
return json.loads(body)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as e:
error_body = e.read().decode("utf-8")
print(f"HTTP Error {e.code}: {e.reason}")
print(f"Response: {error_body}")
sys.exit(1)
def build_screen_request(
mime_type: str,
b64_data: str,
title: str | None = None,
generated_by: str | None = None,
) -> dict[str, Any]:
"""Build a CreateScreenRequest dict from a file.
For images, the file is set as the screenshot.
For HTML, the file is set as the html_code.
Args:
mime_type: The MIME type of the file.
b64_data: Base64-encoded file content.
title: Optional title for the screen.
generated_by: Optional value for the generatedBy field (HTML/markdown only).
Returns:
A CreateScreenRequest-shaped dict.
"""
file_obj = {
"fileContentBase64": b64_data,
"mimeType": mime_type,
}
if mime_type in ("text/html", "text/markdown"):
screen = {
"htmlCode": file_obj,
"screenType": "DOCUMENT",
"isCreatedByClient": True,
}
if not generated_by:
if mime_type == "text/markdown":
generated_by = "UserUploadedDesignMd"
elif mime_type == "text/html":
generated_by = "UserUploadedHtml"
if generated_by:
screen["generatedBy"] = generated_by
else:
screen = {
"screenshot": file_obj,
"screenType": "IMAGE",
"isCreatedByClient": True,
}
if title:
screen["title"] = title
return {"screen": screen}
def parse_args():
"""Parse command-line arguments."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Upload a file to a Stitch project via BatchCreateScreens."
)
parser.add_argument("--project-id", required=True, help="Stitch project ID")
parser.add_argument(
"--file-path",
required=True,
type=pathlib.Path,
help=(
"Path to the file to upload. Supported types:"
f" {', '.join(sorted(_MIME_TYPES.keys()))}"
),
)
parser.add_argument(
"--api-url",
default="https://stitch.googleapis.com",
help="Stitch API base URL. Defaults to https://stitch.googleapis.com.",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--api-key",
required=True,
help="API key for the Stitch API.",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--title",
default=None,
help="Optional title for the created screen",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--generated-by",
default=None,
help=(
"Value for the generatedBy field in the screen proto"
" (HTML/markdown uploads only)."
),
)
return parser.parse_args()
def main():
args = parse_args()
file_path = args.file_path
file_suffix = file_path.suffix.lower()
mime_type = _MIME_TYPES.get(file_suffix)
if mime_type is None:
print(
f"Error: Unsupported file type '{file_suffix}'. Supported types:"
f" {', '.join(sorted(_MIME_TYPES.keys()))}"
)
sys.exit(1)
if not file_path.exists():
print(f"Error: File not found: {file_path}")
sys.exit(1)
if args.generated_by and mime_type not in ("text/html", "text/markdown"):
print("Warning: --generated-by is ignored for image uploads.")
print(f"File: {file_path}")
print(f"MIME type: {mime_type}")
b64_data = encode_file(file_path)
print(f"Base64: {len(b64_data)} chars")
screen_request = build_screen_request(
mime_type, b64_data, title=args.title, generated_by=args.generated_by,
)
print(f"\nUploading to project: {args.project_id}")
print(f"API URL: {args.api_url}")
result = call_batch_create_screens(
api_url=args.api_url,
api_key=args.api_key,
project_id=args.project_id,
requests=[screen_request],
create_screen_instances=True,
)
print("\nResponse:")
print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
Related skills
How it compares
Prefer this skill over direct MCP upload when files exceed token encoding limits; use direct MCP for small files or metadata queries.
FAQ
Why use this skill instead of calling Stitch MCP directly?
MCP tools output base64-encoded files, which exceeds the model's ~16K output token limit for even small assets. This skill reads and sends files via HTTP directly, avoiding token overhead.
Where do I find my Stitch API key?
Extract from MCP config files: Antigravity (.gemini/antigravity/mcp_config.json), Gemini CLI (~/.gemini/settings.json), or Claude Code (~/.claude.json). Contact user if not found.
What file types are supported?
PNG, JPEG, WebP, HTML, and Markdown. MIME types are auto-detected from file extension.
Is Stitch::Upload To Stitch safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.