banner-creator

Files (16)

• plugin.json · .claude-plugin/
• SKILL.md
• banner-01.png · examples/images/
• banner-02.png · examples/images/
• banner-03.png · examples/images/
• banner-04.png · examples/images/
• banner-05.png · examples/images/
• banner-06.png · examples/images/
• github-banner-01.png · examples/images/
• github-banner-02.png · examples/images/
• github-banner-03.png · examples/images/
• opc-banner-final.png · examples/images/
• opc-banner-creation.md · examples/
• formats.md · references/
• crop_banner.py · scripts/
• preview.html · templates/

SKILL.md (first lines)

# Banner Creator Skill

Create professional banners through AI image generation with an iterative design process.

## Prerequisites

**Required API Keys (set in environment):**
- `GEMINI_API_KEY` - Get from [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/apikey)

**Required Skills:**
- `nanobanana` - AI image generation (Gemini 3 Pro Image)



## File Output Location

All generated files should be saved to the `.skill-archive` directory:

```
.skill-archive/banner-creator/<yyyy-mm-dd-summaryname>/
```

**Example:**
```
.skill-archive/banner-creator/2026-01-19-opc-banner/
  banner-01.png
  banner-02.png
  ...
  banner-03-cropped.png
  preview.html
```

## Workflow

### Step 1: Discovery & Requirements

Before generating, gather requirements from user:

**Ask about:**
1. **Purpose** - Where will the banner be used?
   - GitHub README
   - Twitter/X header
   - LinkedIn banner
   - Website hero
   - YouTube channel art

2. **Target ratio/size** - See [references/formats.md](./references/formats.md):
   - `2:1` (1280x640) - GitHub README
   - `3:1` (1500x500) - Twitter header
   - `16:9` (1920x1080) - Website hero

3. **Style preference**:
   - Match existing logo/brand?
   - Pixel art / 8-bit retro
   - Minimalist / flat design
   - Gradient / modern
   - Illustrated / artistic

4. **Content elements**:
   - Brand name / project name?
   - Tagline / slogan?
   - Logo character to include?

5. **Color preferences**:
   - Existing brand colors?
   - Let AI decide?

**Wait for user confirmation before proceeding!**

### Step 2: Generate Banner Variations

Generate 20 banner variations using the `nanobanana` skill:

```bash
# Generate single banner
python3 <nanobanana_skill_dir>/scripts/generate.py "{style} banner for {brand}, {description}, {text elements}" \
  --ratio 21:9 -o .skill-archive/banner-creator/<date-name>/banner-01.png

# Batch generate 20 banners
python3 <nanobanana_skill_dir>/scripts/batch_generate.py "{style} banner for {brand}, {description}, {text elements}" \
  -n 20 --ratio 21:9 -d .skill-archive/banner-creator/<date-name> -p banner
```

**Guidelines:**
- Generate at `21:9` ratio (widest available), crop later to target
- Use batch_generate.py for multiple variations (includes auto-delay)
- Use sequential naming: `banner-01.png`, `banner-02.png`, etc.

**Image Editing (for incorporating existing logo):**
```bash
python3 <nanobanana_skill_dir>/scripts/generate.py "add {logo character} to the left side of the banner" \
  -i /path/to/existing-logo.png --ratio 21:9 -o banner-with-logo.png
```

### Step 3: Create HTML Preview

Copy the preview template and open in browser:

```bash
cp <skill_dir>/templates/preview.html .skill-archive/banner-creator/<yyyy-mm-dd-summaryname>/preview.html
```

Then open in default browser:

```bash
open .skill-archive/banner-creator/<yyyy-mm-dd-summaryname>/preview.html
```

**IMPORTANT:** Update the HTML to include the correct number of banners generated.

### Step 4: Iterate with User

Ask user which banners they prefer:
- "Which banners do you like? (e.g., #3, #7, #15)"
- "What do you like about them?"
- "Any changes you'd want?"

Based on feedback:
1. Generate 10-20 more variations of favorite styles

From ReScienceLab/opc-skills, Apache-2.0.

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