# Directory Structure

> This skill documents common mistakes and anti-patterns when working with the Ideogram API.

- Skill: `tools-only/directory-structure-4` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/directory-structure-4`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/directory-structure-4/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/directory-structure-4

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# ideogram-known-pitfalls

> Common Ideogram API pitfalls and how to avoid them including rate limits, prompt issues, and cost traps.

## Directory Structure

```
ideogram-known-pitfalls/
├── SKILL.md
└── examples/
    └── pitfall_checklist.md
```

## File Descriptions

| File | Type | Purpose |
|------|------|---------|
| SKILL.md | Markdown | Comprehensive list of common pitfalls with prevention strategies and best practices |
| examples/pitfall_checklist.md | Markdown | Checklist for reviewing integration against known pitfalls |

## Summary

**Category:** Onboarding
**Target Audience:** All developers, AI engineers, Product managers
**Trigger Phrases:** ideogram mistakes, ideogram pitfalls, ideogram common issues, ideogram anti-patterns

This skill documents common mistakes and anti-patterns when working with the Ideogram API. It covers pitfalls like improper prompt structure, ignoring aspect ratio constraints, not implementing retry logic, missing cost tracking, and typography rendering issues. Use this skill proactively when designing Ideogram integrations to avoid common problems.