generate-image
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.
npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill generate-image --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# 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: ```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
- When to Use This Skill
- Quick Start
- API Key Setup
- Model Selection
- Common Usage Patterns
- Basic generation
- Specify model
- Custom output path
- Edit an existing image
- Edit with a specific model
- Edit with custom output
- Multiple images
- Script Parameters
- Example Use Cases
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 python scripts/generate_image.py "Your prompt here" python scripts/generate_image.py "A cat in space" --model "black-forest-labs/flux.2-pro" python scripts/generate_image.py "Abstract art" --output artwork.png python scripts/generate_image.py "Make the background blue" --input photo.jpg python scripts/generate_image.py "Add sunglasses to the person" --input portrait.png --model "black-forest-labs/flux.2-pro" python scripts/generate_image.py "Remove the text from the image" --input screenshot.png --output cleaned.png
What does the generate-image skill do?
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.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill generate-image --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills, a repository with 759 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.