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Generate and edit images using OpenAI's gpt-image-2 model — the highest-quality image generation model available (Arena
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| name | openai-imagegen |
| description | Generate and edit images using OpenAI's gpt-image-2 model — the highest-quality image generation model available (Arena |
Generate and edit images using OpenAI's gpt-image-2 API — the highest-quality image model available as of April 2026.
Check if OPENAI_API_KEY is set in the environment.
If OPENAI_API_KEY is NOT available → use ChatGPT Prompt Mode. Instead of running scripts, output a ready-to-paste prompt the user can copy into ChatGPT. Follow these rules:
If OPENAI_API_KEY IS available → use the scripts. Use the venv Python for all script invocations:
SCRIPTS_DIR="${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/openai-imagegen/scripts"
PYTHON="${SCRIPTS_DIR}/.venv/bin/python3"
If the venv doesn't exist yet, create it:
python3.12 -m venv "${SCRIPTS_DIR}/.venv"
"${SCRIPTS_DIR}/.venv/bin/pip" install openai Pillow
Use these scripts for all image generation tasks. Always invoke with $PYTHON:
Use when: User wants to create a new image from a text description
$PYTHON "${SCRIPTS_DIR}/generate_image.py" "prompt" output.png [--quality QUALITY] [--size SIZE] [--format FORMAT] [--preset PRESET] [--n COUNT]
Use when: User wants to edit an image, use reference images, or do inpainting with a mask
# Edit with instruction
$PYTHON "${SCRIPTS_DIR}/edit_image.py" "instruction" output.png --image input.png [--quality QUALITY] [--size SIZE]
# Edit with mask (inpainting)
$PYTHON "${SCRIPTS_DIR}/edit_image.py" "instruction" output.png --image input.png --mask mask.png
# Compose from multiple reference images
$PYTHON "${SCRIPTS_DIR}/edit_image.py" "instruction" output.png --image ref1.png --image ref2.png
| Option | Values | Default |
|---|---|---|
--quality | low (drafts, fast), medium (default, good balance), high (print-ready — only use when explicitly requested), auto | medium |
--size | Any WxH where both are multiples of 16, max edge 3840px, aspect ≤3:1. Or auto | auto |
--format | png, jpeg, webp | png |
--compression | 0-100 (for jpeg/webp only) | None |
--n | 1-8 (number of images) | 1 |
--preset | draft, social, print, wide, portrait | None |
| Preset | Quality | Size | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
draft | low | 1024x1024 | jpeg | Quick iterations, brainstorming |
social | medium | 1080x1080 | png | Instagram, social posts |
print | medium | 2048x2048 | png | Print materials, high-res assets |
wide | medium | 1920x1080 | png | Presentations, headers, banners |
portrait | medium | 1080x1920 | png | Stories, mobile, posters |
Images are saved to the specified output path. For Slack sharing, save to ~/work/ or /tmp/ and use the attach: prefix in your response:
Here's your image attach:/tmp/generated-image.png
When generating multiple images (--n > 1), files are saved as output_1.png, output_2.png, etc.
gpt-image-2 is a generational leap. It has native reasoning — it thinks about your prompt before drawing. Throw away every instinct from DALL-E, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion about what AI image generation "can't do." This model:
Be as specific and ambitious as you want. Describe exactly what you see in your head. The more precise and detailed your vision, the better the output. Don't simplify for the model — it can handle it.
Order your prompt for clarity:
Just write the exact text you want. The model renders it accurately. For best results:
Default is medium quality — good enough for most uses at ~$0.05/image. Only bump to high when the user explicitly asks for print-ready or highest quality output. Use low for rapid iteration and brainstorming.
| Scenario | Use |
|---|---|
| Highest quality, client-facing assets | OpenAI (this skill) |
| Accurate text in images | OpenAI |
| Multi-panel with character consistency | OpenAI |
| Quick/cheap generation, exploration | Gemini |
| Speed-critical (1-3s generation) | Gemini |
| 4K output | Gemini (pro model) |
| Budget-sensitive bulk generation | Gemini |
At 1024x1024:
Default quality is medium (~$0.05/image). Only use high when the user explicitly requests it.