Gemini Image Simple

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name: gemini-image-simple

version: 1.1.0

description: Generate and edit images with Gemini API using pure Python stdlib. Zero dependencies - works on locked-down environments where pip/uv aren't available.

metadata:

openclaw:

emoji: "🎨"

requires:

env: ["GEMINI_API_KEY"]

---

# Gemini Image Simple

Generate and edit images using Google's **Nano Banana Pro** (Gemini 3 Pro Image) - the highest quality image generation model.

Why This Skill

| Feature | This Skill | Others (nano-banana-pro, etc.) |

|---------|------------|-------------------------------|

| **Dependencies** | None (stdlib only) | google-genai, pillow, etc. |

| **Requires pip/uv** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |

| **Works on Fly.io free** | ✅ Yes | ❌ Fails |

| **Works in containers** | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often fails |

| **Image generation** | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |

| **Image editing** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |

| **Setup complexity** | Just set API key | Install packages first |

**Bottom line:** This skill works anywhere Python 3 exists. No package managers, no virtual environments, no permission issues.

Quick Start

# Generate
python3 /data/clawd/skills/gemini-image-simple/scripts/generate.py "A cat wearing a tiny hat" cat.png

# Edit existing image  
python3 /data/clawd/skills/gemini-image-simple/scripts/generate.py "Make it sunset lighting" edited.png --input original.png

Usage

Generate new image

python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "your prompt" output.png

Edit existing image

python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "edit instructions" output.png --input source.png

Supported input formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WEBP

Environment

Set `GEMINI_API_KEY` environment variable. Get one at https://aistudio.google.com/apikey

How It Works

Uses **Nano Banana Pro** (`nano-banana-pro-preview`) - Google's highest quality image generation model:

That's it. No external packages. Works on any Python 3.10+ installation.

Model

Currently using: `nano-banana-pro-preview` (also known as Gemini 3 Pro Image)

Other available models (can be changed in generate.py if needed):

Examples

# Landscape
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "Misty mountains at sunrise, photorealistic" mountains.png

# Product shot
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "Minimalist product photo of a coffee cup, white background" coffee.png

# Edit: change style
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "Convert to watercolor painting style" watercolor.png --input photo.jpg

# Edit: add element
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/generate.py "Add a rainbow in the sky" rainbow.png --input landscape.png