Image Generation
Image Generation is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from zhayujie/CowAgent. Generate or edit images from text prompts. It works with Claude Code and has 47,256 GitHub stars. Install it by copying the skill folder into your agent's skills directory.
github.com/zhayujie/CowAgent/skills/image-generation (opens in a new tab)
- Needs API key
- Design & frontend
- Actively maintained
Add this skill
Claude
Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zhayujie/CowAgent.git
cp -r CowAgent/skills/image-generation ~/.claude/skills/image-generation # personal, or .claude/skills in a projectIn the Claude apps, zip the image-generation folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).
ChatGPT / Codex
Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zhayujie/CowAgent.git
cp -r CowAgent/skills/image-generation .agents/skills/image-generation # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projectsStandalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.
Cursor
Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zhayujie/CowAgent.git
cp -r CowAgent/skills/image-generation .cursor/skills/image-generation # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projectsSource (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)
What this skill does
Generate or edit images from text prompts. Use when the user asks to create, draw, design, or edit an image, illustration, photo, icon, poster, or any visual content. Generate and edit images using AI models. The script automatically picks a backend based on which API keys are configured — you don't need to specify a model unless the user explicitly names one. Never guess or invent a model: when the user doesn't name one, omit model entirely so the configured default/provider is used.
When it triggers
- Use when the user asks to create, draw, design, or edit an image, illustration, photo, icon, poster, or any visual content.
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What is the Image Generation skill?
Image Generation is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from zhayujie/CowAgent. Generate or edit images from text prompts. It works with Claude Code and has 47,256 GitHub stars. Install it by copying the skill folder into your agent's skills directory. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/zhayujie/CowAgent/skills/image-generation.
How do I install the Image Generation skill?
Copy the image-generation folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.
Is the Image Generation skill free?
Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license. The skill mentions an API key or token for an external service, which may need its own account.
Is Image Generation maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 6, 2026. Its latest release is 2.2.0. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.