Generate Image
Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Nano Banana 2).
Install
npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill generate-image -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills996
- Category
- Data and ML
- Updated
- 4mo ago
- License
- MIT license
- Context cost
- Mediumabout 1,640 tokens
- Runs scripts
- Yes, review before use
What it does
Generate or edit images using AI models (FLUX, Nano Banana 2). Use for general-purpose image generation including photos, illustrations, artwork, visual assets, concept art, and any image that is not 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 3.1 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:
- Look for a
.envfile in the project directory or parent directories - Check for
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=<key>in the.envfile - If not found, inform the user they need to:
- Create a
.envfile withOPENROUTER_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
- Create a
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)
