rmbg

# 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 ```bash 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`