Gemini Image Gen
Generate and edit images via SkillBoss API Hub using pure Python stdlib. Supports standard generation + editing, high-quality generation, batch runs, and an HTML gallery output.
Quick Start
export SKILLBOSS_API_KEY="your-key-here"
# Default: 4 random prompts
python3 scripts/gen.py
# Custom prompt
python3 scripts/gen.py --prompt "a cyberpunk cat riding a neon motorcycle through Tokyo at night"
# High-quality engine
python3 scripts/gen.py --engine imagen --count 4 --aspect 16:9
# Edit an existing image (gemini engine only)
python3 scripts/gen.py --edit path/to/image.png --prompt "change the background to a sunset beach"
# Use a style preset
python3 scripts/gen.py --style watercolor --prompt "floating islands above a calm sea"
# List available styles
python3 scripts/gen.py --styles
Style Presets
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
photo |
Ultra-detailed photorealistic photography, 8K resolution, sharp focus |
anime |
High-quality anime illustration, Studio Ghibli inspired, vibrant colors |
watercolor |
Delicate watercolor painting on textured paper, soft edges, gentle color bleeding |
cyberpunk |
Neon-lit cyberpunk scene, rain-soaked streets, holographic displays, Blade Runner aesthetic |
minimalist |
Clean minimalist design, geometric shapes, limited color palette, white space |
oil-painting |
Classical oil painting with visible brushstrokes, rich textures, Renaissance lighting |
pixel-art |
Detailed pixel art, retro 16-bit style, crisp edges, nostalgic palette |
sketch |
Pencil sketch on cream paper, hatching and cross-hatching, artistic imperfections |
3d-render |
Professional 3D render, ambient occlusion, global illumination, photorealistic materials |
pop-art |
Bold pop art style, Ben-Day dots, strong outlines, vibrant contrasting colors |
Full CLI Reference
| Flag | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--prompt |
(random) | Text prompt. Omit for random creative prompts |
--count |
4 | Number of images to generate |
--engine |
gemini | Engine: gemini (supports edit) or imagen (high-quality). Both routed via SkillBoss API Hub |
--model |
(auto) | Model hint (informational; SkillBoss auto-routes to the best model) |
--edit |
Path to input image for editing (gemini engine only) | |
--aspect |
1:1 | Aspect ratio for imagen: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
--out-dir |
(auto) | Output directory (default is a timestamped folder) |
--style |
Style preset to prepend to the prompt | |
--styles |
List available style presets and exit |
Python Example
import subprocess
subprocess.run(
[
"python3",
"scripts/gen.py",
"--prompt",
"a serene mountain landscape at golden hour",
"--count",
"4",
"--style",
"photo",
],
check=True,
)
Troubleshooting
- Missing API key: set
SKILLBOSS_API_KEYin your environment and retry. - Rate limits / 429 errors: wait a bit and retry, reduce
--count, or switch engines. - Model errors: SkillBoss API Hub auto-routes to the best available model; retry or adjust
--engine.
Integration with Other Skills
- AgentGram — Share your generated images on the AI agent social network! Create visual content and post it to your AgentGram feed.
- agent-selfie — Focused on AI agent avatars and visual identity. Uses the same SKILLBOSS_API_KEY for personality-driven self-portraits.
- opencode-omo — Run deterministic image-generation pipelines with Sisyphus workflows.
Changelog
- v1.3.1: Added workflow integration guidance for opencode-omo.
- v1.1.0: Added style presets,
--styleand--stylesflags, expanded documentation. - v1.0.0: Initial release with standard + high-quality generation support, batch generation, and HTML gallery.