# 099 Interactive 4336ee42

> Cover Image Generation Workflow

- Skill: `tools-only/099-interactive-4336ee42` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/099-interactive-4336ee42`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/099-interactive-4336ee42/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/099-interactive-4336ee42

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# Cover Image Generation Workflow

This interactive flowchart shows the decision tree for generating book cover images using the `generate-cover.sh` script. The workflow adapts based on your available resources: OpenAI API billing, ChatGPT Pro subscription, and operating system.

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## Overview

The cover image generation script supports three modes of operation:

1. **Full Auto Mode** - Requires OpenAI API with active billing
2. **Local Prompt + Browser Mode** - Requires ChatGPT Pro and macOS
3. **Local Prompt + Manual Mode** - Requires ChatGPT Pro (any OS)

## Decision Points

### HAS_OPENAI_API_KEY

Checks if the `OPENAI_API_KEY` environment variable is set. This is required for any API-based operations.

```bash
export OPENAI_API_KEY='your-key-here'
```

### API Billing Active

Even with a valid API key, your OpenAI account must have active billing enabled. The script tests this by making a simple API call.

- **If billing is active**: Use full auto mode for seamless image generation
- **If billing is not active**: Fall back to ChatGPT Pro workflow

### HAS_CHATGPT_PRO

ChatGPT Pro/Plus subscription ($20/month) allows you to generate images through the ChatGPT interface. This is separate from API billing.

### ON_MACOS

The `--open-browser` flag uses AppleScript to automate browser interaction, which only works on macOS.

## Usage Commands

### Full Auto Mode (API billing required)
```bash
./generate-cover.sh
```

### Local Prompt with Browser Automation (macOS + ChatGPT Pro)
```bash
./generate-cover.sh --open-browser
```

### Local Prompt Only (ChatGPT Pro, any OS)
```bash
./generate-cover.sh --local-prompt
```

## Output

All modes produce a cover image saved to:
```
docs/img/cover.png
```

**Specifications:**
- Size: 1200x630 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1 (Open Graph standard)
- Format: PNG

## Related Resources

- [Image Generation README](https://github.com/dmccreary/claude-skills/tree/main/src/image-generation)
- [OpenAI Billing Setup](https://platform.openai.com/account/billing)
- [ChatGPT Plus](https://openai.com/chatgpt/pricing)