rmbg

name	rmbg
description	Remove backgrounds from images using Kie.ai AI-powered remix. Produces clean transparent PNG cutouts preserving all subject detail. Triggers on: remove background, transparent png, cut out, isolate subject, background removal.

Background Remover (Kie.ai)

Remove backgrounds from images using Kie.ai's AI remix mode. Produces clean, transparent PNG cutouts while preserving every detail of the subject - likeness, hair, clothing, edges.

How to Use

Step 1: Identify the Source

Parse $ARGUMENTS for a file or folder path. If not provided, ask the user.

Step 2: Confirm Settings

Ask about:

• Resolution: 1K, 2K (default, recommended), or 4K
• Custom prompt (optional): If the user wants specific instructions beyond standard background removal

Show estimated cost before running:

• 1K/2K: $0.09 per image
• 4K: $0.12 per image
• Example: 5 images at 2K = $0.45

Step 3: Run

python3 ~/.claude/skills/rmbg/remove_bg.py "<file_or_folder>" \
  --resolution <1K|2K|4K> \
  [--output "<output_path>"] \
  [--prompt "<custom_prompt>"]

Step 4: Report Results

Tell the user how many images were processed, the output directory, and total cost.

Output Structure

~/images/nobg/
  photo1_nobg.png
  photo2_nobg.png

Output is always PNG (transparency requires it). Files are named <original_name>_nobg.png.

How It Works

Uses Kie.ai Nano Banana 2 in remix mode with auto aspect ratio. Uploads the original image, then generates a new version with a prompt instructing the AI to isolate the subject on a transparent background. The AI preserves all subject details while cleanly removing the background.

Rules

• Always show estimated cost before processing
• Default to 2K resolution
• Output is always PNG format (required for transparency)
• Output always goes to ~/images/nobg/ unless overridden
• Uses KIE_API_KEY from ~/.claude/.env