AgentSkillsCN

generate-image

利用 AI 模型（FLUX、Gemini）生成或编辑图像。适用于各类通用图像生成任务，包括照片、插画、艺术作品、视觉资产、概念设计，以及任何非技术图表或示意图的图像。若需绘制流程图、电路图、路径图或技术示意图，请改用“科学示意图”技能。

SKILL.md
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name: generate-image
description: 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
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

bash
python scripts/generate_image.py "Your prompt here"

Specify model

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

Custom output path

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

Edit an existing image

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

Edit with a specific model

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

Edit with custom output

bash
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:

bash
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

bash
# 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

bash
# 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

bash
# 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.

Critical Prompt Requirements

IMPORTANT: No Meta Instructions in Output

When generating prompts for the AI image generation models, ensure the generated image does NOT contain any visible text showing:

  • •The prompt or instructions that were given to generate it
  • •System instructions or AI-related metadata
  • •Any "meta" text describing how the image was created
  • •Watermarks or labels indicating AI generation
  • •Layout descriptions (e.g., "left panel", "right panel", "center panel")
  • •Font specifications or typography instructions
  • •Color scheme descriptions or palette information

The image should only contain the requested visual content. Always include this instruction in your prompts: "Do not include any text showing the prompt, instructions, layout descriptions, font/color specifications, or metadata in the generated image."

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