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skill-image-gen — GitHub Copilot plugin: what it does, how to install

Q: How to install skill-image-gen in GitHub Copilot?

Run `copilot plugin install skill-image-gen@awesome-copilot` in your terminal. The plugin will guide you through provider setup on first use.

Q: Which providers and models does skill-image-gen support?

It supports OpenAI with `gpt-image-2` and Google Gemini with `gemini-2.0-flash-exp`. You provide your own key via `SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_OPENAI_KEY` or `SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_GEMINI_KEY`.

Generates images from text prompts directly inside your editor. Useful when building game sprites, app icons, and mockups during coding.

Install into GitHub Copilot · Command from the source All methods and platforms ↓

copilot plugin install skill-image-gen@awesome-copilot

Open on GitHub

What skill-image-gen does

The plugin sends prompts to image generation APIs and saves the resulting files into your workspace. It supports two options: OpenAI using gpt-image-2 and Google Gemini using gemini-2.0-flash-exp.

You need your own API key. On first use, the skill guides you through selecting a provider and setting either SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_OPENAI_KEY or SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_GEMINI_KEY.

If you create mockups or game assets while writing code, this saves you from context switching. Developers who never touch assets in their repo can safely skip it.

What it helps with

create game sprites and textures from text prompts
draft minimalist app logos without leaving the editor
generate UI mockups and artwork directly into project files
automate image API calls and file saving during coding

Example prompts for the agent

Generate a pixel art treasure chest
Create a grass texture for my game
Make a minimalist logo for my app

How to install skill-image-gen

Command from the source

copilot plugin install skill-image-gen@awesome-copilot

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Questions about skill-image-gen

How to install skill-image-gen in GitHub Copilot?

Run copilot plugin install skill-image-gen@awesome-copilot in your terminal. The plugin will guide you through provider setup on first use.

What does skill-image-gen do?

It takes a text description in your editor, sends it to an image generation model, and writes the output file to your project.

Which providers and models does skill-image-gen support?

It supports OpenAI with gpt-image-2 and Google Gemini with gemini-2.0-flash-exp. You provide your own key via SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_OPENAI_KEY or SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_GEMINI_KEY.

Source text

skill-image-gen · MIT

# Skill Image Gen

Generate images using AI directly from your coding workflow. Supports **OpenAI (gpt-image-2)** and **Google Gemini (Nano Banana)**.

## What it does

Use natural language to generate images — icons, sprites, textures, mockups, artwork — without leaving your editor. The skill handles API calls, file saving, and guides you through setup on first use.

## Providers

| Provider | Model | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | gpt-image-2 | High quality, excellent text rendering |
| Google Gemini | gemini-2.0-flash-exp | Fast, free tier available |

## Setup

BYO API key. On first use, the skill walks you through:

1. Choosing a provider
2. Getting an API key ([OpenAI](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) · [Gemini](https://aistudio.google.com/apikey))
3. Setting the environment variable (`SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_OPENAI_KEY` or `SKILL_IMAGE_GEN_GEMINI_KEY`)

## Usage

Ask Copilot to generate an image:

- "Generate a pixel art treasure chest"
- "Create a seamless grass texture for my game"
- "Make a minimalist logo for my app"

## Links

- **Source repo**: [adamd9/skill-image-gen](https://github.com/adamd9/skill-image-gen)
- **License**: MIT