algorithmic-art · nexu-io — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Creates generative graphics using p5.js with seeded randomness for reproducible renders. Useful for procedural posters and motion-style frame studies.
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a claude-codeWhat algorithmic-art does
This skill produces generative artwork using the p5.js library. It relies on seeded randomness. Every seed produces identical frames. Because of that, you will not lose a good procedural layout when re-running the generator script.
OpenDesign exposes this definition so the agent discovers it during planning. The skill originates from Anthropic's official skills repository. To run the complete workflow with all upstream reference assets and scripts, you need to pull the bundle from that original repository.
The agent invokes the skill when you ask for algorithmic art, generative visuals, or procedural frame studies. You will need a runtime or browser preview that can execute p5.js code to inspect the resulting canvas directly.
What it helps with
- generate procedural posters in p5.js
- reproduce artistic renders using seeded randomness
- create motion-style static frame studies
- render algorithmic graphics inside the agent workflow
Example prompts for the agent
- Generate a procedural poster using p5.js with seeded randomness via algorithmic-art
- Create reproducible generative art frames using algorithmic-art
- Invoke algorithmic-art to prepare a motion-style still study
How to install algorithmic-art
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/algorithmic-art/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install nexu-io/open-design algorithmic-art2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/nexu-io/open-design --path skills/algorithmic-artManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about algorithmic-art
How to install algorithmic-art in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill algorithmic-art -a claude-code.
What does the algorithmic-art skill do?
It helps the agent generate procedural art and frame studies using p5.js. Seeded randomness ensures every generated canvas is completely reproducible.
Why does algorithmic-art use seeded randomness?
Seeded randomness prevents random drift between executions. The same seed produces identical visual output on every re-run.
Source text
SKILL.md · Apache-2.0
--- name: algorithmic-art description: | Create generative art using p5.js with seeded randomness so every render is reproducible. Useful for procedural posters, motion-style stills, and artistic frame studies. triggers: - "algorithmic art" - "generative art" - "p5js" - "procedural art" - "seeded randomness" - "生成艺术" od: mode: image category: image-generation upstream: "https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/algorithmic-art" --- # algorithmic-art > Curated from Anthropic's official skills repository. ## What it does Create generative art using p5.js with seeded randomness so every render is reproducible. Useful for procedural posters, motion-style stills, and artistic frame studies. ## Source - Upstream: https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/algorithmic-art - Category: `image-generation` ## How to use This catalogue entry advertises the skill in OpenDesign so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory: ```bash # Inspect the upstream README for exact paths open https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/algorithmic-art ``` Then ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (`algorithmic-art`) or with one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
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