generate-release-image

name	generate_release_image
description	create or edit promotional images for releases, adding version numbers, feature highlights, and modern styling.

Generate Release Image

This skill helps create visually stunning assets to announce a new software release.

Inputs

• Version Number: e.g. v1.0.0.
• Key Features: List of highlights.
• Source Image: (Optional) Path to existing image.

Tooling Strategy

• Use generate_image to create or edit the asset.

Workflow

1. Gather Inputs

• Version Number: e.g., v2.0.1
• Key Features: 2-3 main highlights to feature on the image.
• Source Image (Optional): Does the user have a screenshot or existing asset to modify?

2. Prompt Strategy (generate_image)

Option A: User provides an image (Edit Mode)

• Action: Use the generate_image tool, passing the user's file path in ImagePaths.
• Prompt Construction:
  • "Edit this image to add a premium, modern overlay."
  • "Add the text '[Version Number]' prominently."
  • "Add a sleek list or callout bubbles highlighting: [Feature 1], [Feature 2]."
  • "Style: Glassmorphism, dynamic lighting, professional tech aesthetic."
  • "Ensure text is legible and integrated into the design."

Option B: No image provided (Creation Mode)

• Action: Use the generate_image tool to create a new asset.
• Prompt Construction:
  • "A modern, high-tech promotional image for a software release version [Version Number]."
  • "Visual style: [Choose based on context, e.g., Dark mode, Neon, Minimalist, Corporate]."
  • "Include visual representations or text overlays for these features: [Feature List]."
  • "Composition: Hero header style, plenty of negative space for text."

3. Execution

• Ensure Directory: Check if an assets/ folder exists in the project root. If not, create it.
• Save: Call generate_image with the constructed prompt.
• Filename: Save the image specifically to assets/release_[version].png.

4. Review

• Show the generated image to the user.
• If text is malformed (common in AI image gen), offer to regenerate or suggest using a dedicated design tool for the final text overlay.

Advanced Release Image Patterns

When creating release assets, follow these professional standards:

• Brand Consistency: Explicitly prompt for the brand's primary colors (e.g., "#0F172A and #3B82F6") and design language if available in DESIGN_PHILOSOPHY.md.
• Platform Optimization: Specify the aspect ratio based on where it will be posted (e.g., 16:9 for LinkedIn/X, 1:1 for generic announcements).
• Focus: Keep the text minimal. The image should tease the release, not document it.