Imagegen
Generate or edit raster images when the task benefits from AI-created bitmap visuals such as photos, illustrations, textures, sprites, mockups, or transparent-background cutouts. Use when Codex should create a brand-new image, transform an existing image, or derive visual variants from references, and the output should be a bitmap asset rather than repo-native code or vector. Do not use when the task is better handled by editing existing SVG/vector/code-native assets, extending an established icon or logo system, or building the visual directly in HTML/CSS/canvas.
Install
npx skills add openai/skills --skill imagegengit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/openai/skills.git /tmp/skills
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/skills/skills/.system/imagegen ~/.claude/skills/imagegenPersonal skills live in ~/.claude/skills. Use .claude/skills in a project folder to share a skill with your team.
From the SKILL.md
# Image Generation Skill Generates or edits images for the current project (for example website assets, game assets, UI mockups, product mockups, wireframes, logo design, photorealistic images, or infographics). ## Top-level modes and rules This skill has exactly two top-level modes: - **Default built-in tool mode (preferred):** built-in `image_gen` tool for normal image generation and editing. Does not require `OPENAI_API_KEY`. - **Fallback CLI mode (explicit-only):** `scripts/image_gen.py` CLI. Use only when the user explicitly asks for the CLI path. Requires `OPENAI_API_KEY`. Within the explicit CLI fallback only, the CLI exposes three subcommands: - `generate` - `edit` - `generate-batch` Rules: - Use the built-in `image_gen` tool by default for all normal image generation and editing requests. - Never switch to CLI fallback automatically. - If the built-in tool fails or is unavailable, tell the user the CLI fallback exists and that it requires `OPENAI_API_KEY`. Proceed only if the user explicitly asks for that fallback. - If the user explicitly asks for CLI mode, use the bundled `scripts/image_gen.py` workflow. Do not create one-off SDK runners. - Never modify `scripts/image_gen.py`. If something is missing, ask the user before doing anything else. Built-in save-path policy: - In built-in tool mode, Codex saves generated images under `$CODEX_HOME/*` by default. - Do not describe or rely on OS temp as the default built-in destination.
Details
- Skill name
imagegen- Repository
- openai/skills
- Path
skills/.system/imagegen/SKILL.md- Repo updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQ
What does the Imagegen skill do?
Generate or edit raster images when the task benefits from AI-created bitmap visuals such as photos, illustrations, textures, sprites, mockups, or transparent-background cutouts. Use when Codex should create a brand-new image, transform an existing image, or derive visual variants from references, and the output should be a bitmap asset rather than repo-native code or vector. Do not use when the task is better handled by editing existing SVG/vector/code-native assets, extending an established icon or logo system, or building the visual directly in HTML/CSS/canvas.
How do I install the Imagegen skill?
skills CLI (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and more): npx skills add openai/skills --skill imagegen. Skills go in ~/.claude/skills (personal) or .claude/skills (project), and Claude loads them automatically when a task matches the description.
Is Imagegen popular?
It lives in openai/skills, which has 28,426 GitHub stars and 1,972 forks, and is included in 2 curated skill lists.
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