Gemini Image Gen
Generate and edit images via the Google Gemini API using pure Python stdlib. Supports Gemini native generation + editing, Imagen 3 generation, batch runs, and an HTML gallery output.
Quick Start
export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-key-here"
# Default: Gemini native, 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"
# Imagen 3 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 (native, supports edit) or imagen (Imagen 3) |
--model |
(auto) |
Model override. Default: gemini-2.5-flash-image or imagen-3.0-generate-002 |
--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
GEMINI_API_KEY in your environment and retry.
- Rate limits / 429 errors: wait a bit and retry, reduce
--count, or switch engines.
- Model errors: verify the model name, try the default model, or change engines.
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 Gemini API key for personality-driven self-portraits.
Changelog
- v1.1.0: Added style presets,
--style and --styles flags, expanded documentation.
- v1.0.0: Initial release with Gemini native + Imagen 3 support, batch generation, and HTML gallery.
Repository
https://github.com/IISweetHeartII/gemini-image-gen
1---2name: gemini-image-gen3description: Generate and edit images via Google Gemini API. Supports Gemini native generation, Imagen 3, style presets, and batch generation with HTML gallery. Zero dependencies — pure Python stdlib.4---56# Gemini Image Gen78Generate and edit images via the Google Gemini API using pure Python stdlib. Supports Gemini native generation + editing, Imagen 3 generation, batch runs, and an HTML gallery output.910## Quick Start1112```bash13export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-key-here"1415# Default: Gemini native, 4 random prompts16python3 scripts/gen.py1718# Custom prompt19python3 scripts/gen.py --prompt "a cyberpunk cat riding a neon motorcycle through Tokyo at night"2021# Imagen 3 engine22python3 scripts/gen.py --engine imagen --count 4 --aspect 16:92324# Edit an existing image (Gemini engine only)25python3 scripts/gen.py --edit path/to/image.png --prompt "change the background to a sunset beach"2627# Use a style preset28python3 scripts/gen.py --style watercolor --prompt "floating islands above a calm sea"2930# List available styles31python3 scripts/gen.py --styles32```3334## Style Presets3536| Style | Description |37| --- | --- |38| `photo` | Ultra-detailed photorealistic photography, 8K resolution, sharp focus |39| `anime` | High-quality anime illustration, Studio Ghibli inspired, vibrant colors |40| `watercolor` | Delicate watercolor painting on textured paper, soft edges, gentle color bleeding |41| `cyberpunk` | Neon-lit cyberpunk scene, rain-soaked streets, holographic displays, Blade Runner aesthetic |42| `minimalist` | Clean minimalist design, geometric shapes, limited color palette, white space |43| `oil-painting` | Classical oil painting with visible brushstrokes, rich textures, Renaissance lighting |44| `pixel-art` | Detailed pixel art, retro 16-bit style, crisp edges, nostalgic palette |45| `sketch` | Pencil sketch on cream paper, hatching and cross-hatching, artistic imperfections |46| `3d-render` | Professional 3D render, ambient occlusion, global illumination, photorealistic materials |47| `pop-art` | Bold pop art style, Ben-Day dots, strong outlines, vibrant contrasting colors |4849## Full CLI Reference5051| Flag | Default | Description |52| --- | --- | --- |53| `--prompt` | (random) | Text prompt. Omit for random creative prompts |54| `--count` | 4 | Number of images to generate |55| `--engine` | gemini | Engine: `gemini` (native, supports edit) or `imagen` (Imagen 3) |56| `--model` | (auto) | Model override. Default: `gemini-2.5-flash-image` or `imagen-3.0-generate-002` |57| `--edit` | | Path to input image for editing (Gemini engine only) |58| `--aspect` | 1:1 | Aspect ratio for Imagen: `1:1`, `16:9`, `9:16`, `4:3`, `3:4` |59| `--out-dir` | (auto) | Output directory (default is a timestamped folder) |60| `--style` | | Style preset to prepend to the prompt |61| `--styles` | | List available style presets and exit |6263## Python Example6465```python66import subprocess6768subprocess.run(69 [70 "python3",71 "scripts/gen.py",72 "--prompt",73 "a serene mountain landscape at golden hour",74 "--count",75 "4",76 "--style",77 "photo",78 ],79 check=True,80)81```8283## Troubleshooting8485- Missing API key: set `GEMINI_API_KEY` in your environment and retry.86- Rate limits / 429 errors: wait a bit and retry, reduce `--count`, or switch engines.87- Model errors: verify the model name, try the default model, or change engines.8889## Integration with Other Skills9091- **[AgentGram](https://clawhub.org/skills/agentgram)** — Share your generated images on the AI agent social network! Create visual content and post it to your AgentGram feed.92- **[agent-selfie](https://clawhub.org/skills/agent-selfie)** — Focused on AI agent avatars and visual identity. Uses the same Gemini API key for personality-driven self-portraits.9394## Changelog9596- v1.1.0: Added style presets, `--style` and `--styles` flags, expanded documentation.97- v1.0.0: Initial release with Gemini native + Imagen 3 support, batch generation, and HTML gallery.9899## Repository100101https://github.com/IISweetHeartII/gemini-image-gen