google-image-gen_skill

Overview

This skill generates and edits images using Google’s Gemini API from concise text prompts, reference images, or style templates. It is designed to save outputs into a project-root-relative path and to support aspect ratios, multiple variations, and batch generation. Setup runs a quick environment check and sync before first use.

How this skill works

You run a Python script from the skill directory that calls the Gemini image endpoints with your prompt, optional reference images, and options like aspect ratio or edit mode. Outputs are written to a path relative to the project root (the script prepends the correct project-root prefix). The tool can produce multiple numbered variations, apply a style template, or edit an existing image using an input file and a textual instruction.

When to use it

• Create new images or illustrations from text prompts
• Generate multiple variations for concept exploration
• Edit or replace parts of an existing image with textual instructions
• Produce images that match a reference image or style template
• Export images to a specific project-root folder structure or CI workflow

Best practices

• Run the provided environment check and sync once at session start to ensure API key and dependencies are set
• Always run the script from the skill directory so relative paths are resolved correctly
• Specify output paths relative to the project root; the tool automatically prepends the project-root path
• Use reference images and style templates to keep output consistent with brand or mood
• Prefer paid API tier for higher throughput and fewer rate-limit interruptions

Example use cases

• Generate marketing hero images in a specific aspect ratio for web or social
• Create multiple concept variations for an icon set or illustration brief
• Edit background, sky, or object color in photos via textual instructions
• Produce product renders using a reference image for consistent material and lighting
• Batch-generate thumbnails or artwork saved directly into a repo-friendly folder