# vgl

Turns an image request into VGL JSON, where object placement, lighting, camera angle, focal length and style are all declared outright.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 73
- Author: Bria AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Bria-AI/bria-skill/tree/HEAD/skills/vgl/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/vgl

## What it does

The `vgl` skill from Bria AI teaches an agent to write prompts in Visual Generation Language, a JSON schema built for Bria Fibo models. Instead of a loose sentence describing a scene, you get named fields: `objects`, `lighting`, `aesthetics`, `photographic_characteristics`, `style_medium`. Up to five objects, each with its own location in frame, relative size, texture and orientation.

Five modes are covered: Generate (text into JSON), Edit (rework a reference image from an instruction), Edit_with_Mask (fill grey masked areas), Caption (describe an existing picture) and Refine (adjust a prompt you already have). Human subjects get extra keys for pose, expression, clothing and skin tone. The `text_render` field stays an empty array unless you supply the exact wording yourself.

This skill only assembles the JSON. Producing an actual image is the job of the companion `bria-ai` skill, which calls the Bria API. Install both if you plan to generate rather than just keep descriptions around — on its own, `vgl` hands you a prompt and stops there.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Bria-AI/bria-skill --skill vgl -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/vgl/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/vgl/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Bria-AI/bria-skill --skill vgl -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/vgl/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Bria-AI/bria-skill --skill vgl -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/vgl/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Bria-AI/bria-skill vgl
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/vgl/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Bria-AI/bria-skill --skill vgl -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Bria-AI/bria-skill --path skills/vgl
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/vgl/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Bria-AI/bria-skill --skill vgl -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Bria-AI/bria-skill/tree/HEAD/skills/vgl/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- write a prompt that reproduces the same scene twice
- pin down light direction and camera angle explicitly
- convert a plain description into a Bria Fibo JSON schema
- capture an existing image as structured VGL data
- rework an existing VGL JSON for a new shot

## Example prompts
- Write a VGL JSON for a photo: a woman in a coat on a wet street, side light at dusk
- Caption this image as VGL JSON
- Rework the prompt: switch to a low angle and a warm color scheme

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: vgl
description: Maximum control over AI image generation — write structured VGL (Visual Generation Language) JSON that explicitly controls every visual attribute. Define exact object placement, lighting direction, camera angle, lens focal length, composition, color scheme, and artistic style as deterministic JSON instead of ambiguous natural language. Use this skill when you need reproducible image generation, precise control over scene composition, or want to convert a natural language image request into a structured JSON schema for Bria Fibo models. Triggers on requests for structured prompts, controllable generation, VGL JSON, deterministic image descriptions, or Bria/FIBO structured_prompt format.
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: Bria AI
  version: "1.4.0"
---

# Bria VGL — Full Control Over Image Generation

Define every visual attribute as structured JSON instead of hoping natural language gets it right. VGL (Visual Generation Language) gives you explicit, deterministic control over objects, lighting, camera settings, composition, and style for Bria's Fibo models.

> **Related Skill**: Use **[bria-ai](../bria-ai/SKILL.md)** to execute these VGL prompts via the Bria API. VGL defines the structured control format; bria-ai handles generation, editing, and background removal.

## Core Concept

VGL replaces ambiguous natural language prompts with deterministic JSON that explicitly declares every visual attribute: objects, lighting, camera settings, composition, and style. This ensures reproducible, controllable image generation.

## Operation Modes

| Mode | Input | Output | Use Case |
|------|-------|--------|----------|
| **Generate** | Text prompt | VGL JSON | Create new image from description |
| **Edit** | Image + instruction | VGL JSON | Modify reference image |
| **Edit_with_Mask** | Masked image + instruction | VGL JSON | Fill grey masked regions |
| **Caption** | Image only | VGL JSON | Describe existing image |
| **Refine** | Existing JSON + edit | Updated VGL JSON | Modify existing prompt |

## JSON Schema

Output a single valid JSON object with these required keys:

### 1. `short_description` (String)
Concise summary of image content, max 200 words. Include key subjects, actions, setting, and mood.

### 2. `objects` (Array, max 5 items)
Each object requires:

```json
{
  "description": "Detailed description, max 100 words",
  "location": "center | top-left | bottom-right foreground | etc.",
  "relative_size": "small | medium | large within frame",
  "shape_and_color": "Basic shape and dominant color",
  "texture": "smooth | rough | metallic | furry | fabric | etc.",
  "appearance_details": "Notable visual details",
  "relationship": "Relationship to other objects",
  "orientation": "upright | tilted 45 degrees | facing left | horizontal | etc."
}
```

**Human subjects** add:
```json
{
  "pose": "Body position description",
  "expression": "winking | joyful | serious | surprised | calm",
````
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