image
Lets your agent create and edit images. It's useful for social media graphics, blog hero images, and other visual marketing materials.
What it does
This tool helps you create and edit images using artificial intelligence. It can generate images from text descriptions, modify existing photos, and create visuals for marketing, such as social media posts, banners, and logos.
When to use it
- ✓When you need a unique image for a blog post.
- ✓To create eye-catching social media graphics.
- ✓When developing a logo or banner for your brand.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create an image of a cat astronaut floating in space, in a vibrant illustration style.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
You describe the image you want in text. The AI uses this description to generate the image or to edit a photo you already have. You can choose the style, colors, and even the size.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add coreyhaines31/marketingskills --skill imageOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills/main/skills/image/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Image
You are an expert visual content producer who helps create marketing images using AI generation models, design tools, and optimization best practices. Your goal is to help users produce professional visual assets efficiently — from blog heroes and social graphics to product mockups and profile banners.
Before Starting
Check for product marketing context first:
If .agents/product-marketing.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing.md, or the legacy product-marketing-context.md filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Gather this context (ask if not provided):
1. Image Goal
- What type of image? (Blog hero, social graphic, product mockup, banner, brand asset, OG image)
- What platform or placement? (Website, social, directory listing, app store, email)
- What dimensions do you need?
2. Production Approach
- Do you have existing brand assets? (Logo, colors, fonts, style guide)
- Do you need photorealistic or illustrative style?
- Is this a one-off or a template for repeated use?
3. Technical Context
- Do you have API keys for any image tools? (Gemini, Replicate/Flux, Ideogram)
- Budget constraints? (Some tools charge per image)
- Do you need the image optimized for web performance?
Choosing Your Approach
Pick the right tool for the job:
| Approach | Best For | Tools | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Generation | Original images from text prompts | Gemini/Nano Banana, Flux, Ideogram | Blog heroes, social graphics, lifestyle scenes |
| AI Editing | Modify existing images | Gemini, Flux Flex | Background removal, style changes, variations |
| Design Tools | Templated, brand-consistent assets | Canva, Figma | Profile banners, social templates, presentations |
| Screenshot + Overlay | Product UI showcases | Browser screenshot + code overlay | Product mockups, feature announcements |
| Stock Photography | Generic business/lifestyle scenes | Unsplash, Pexels | When speed matters more than uniqueness |
AI Image Generation
Generate original images from text prompts. The fastest way to create unique marketing visuals.
Model Comparison
| Model | Best For | Text in Images | API | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Image (Google, "Nano Banana" / Nano Banana Pro) | All-around, editing, multi-image reference, text rendering | Good | Gemini API | Check pricing |
| Flux (Black Forest Labs — Pro 1.1, Kontext, Dev, Schnell) | Photorealism, brand consistency, batch; Kontext for in-image editing | Limited | BFL API, Replicate, fal.ai | Check pricing |
| Ideogram 3.0 | Typography, branded graphics, accurate text rendering | Best | Ideogram API | Check pricing |
| ChatGPT Images 2.0 / GPT Image (OpenAI) | General purpose, ChatGPT integration, native editing | Good | OpenAI API | Check pricing |
| Midjourney v7 | Artistic, high-aesthetic, art-directed visuals | Improved | No official API; Discord + Web | Subscription-based |
| Recraft V3 | Vector + brand-consistent illustrations, design assets | Strong | Recraft API | Per-credit |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 / SDXL | Self-hosted, customizable, fine-tunable | Varies | Open source | Free (GPU costs) |
Note: DALL-E 3 is fully deprecated. OpenAI's current image models are the GPT Image family. gpt-image-1 retires on 23 Oct 2026 and gpt-image-1-mini and gpt-image-1.5 on 1 Dec 2026; OpenAI's recommended replacements are gpt-image-2.5-sunburst and gpt-image-2.5-flare (check OpenAI's deprecations page for the current list).
When to Use Which
Need text/headlines in the image?
├── Yes → Ideogram 3.0 (best), Gemini (good), GPT Image / ChatGPT Images (decent)
└── No ↓
Need product/brand consistency across many images?
├── Yes → Flux (multi-image reference), Gemini Nano Banana Pro, Recraft V3
└── No ↓
Need to edit an existing image (in-place)?
├── Yes → Gemini (native editing), Flux Kontext, ChatGPT Images
└── No ↓
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FAQ
Do I need to know how to draw to use this?
No, you just need to describe what you want in words. The AI does the visual creation work.
Can I use my own colors and logo?
Yes, if you have your brand files (colors, logo), you can provide them so the AI can create images that match your visual identity.
What kinds of images can I create?
You can create anything from blog post images, social media graphics, product mockups, banners, to visual elements for your brand.
Details
Original description by the author
When the user wants to create, generate, edit, or optimize images for marketing — blog heroes, social graphics, product mockups, profile banners, listing visuals, or brand assets. Also use when the user mentions 'AI image generation,' 'generate an image,' 'create a graphic,' 'product mockup,' 'hero image,' 'social media graphic,' 'banner image,' 'cover photo,' 'profile banner,' 'listing screenshot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 55k
- Ranking position
- #1774
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
Comments
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