---
name: asset-generation
description: >
  Generate images from text prompts using Gemini. Triggers - generate an image, create an asset,
  make a graphic, generate a logo, create an illustration, I need an image for.
---

# Asset Generation

Generate images from text prompts using the Gemini model and save them to the project's `/assets` directory.

## Prerequisites

- Set `GEMINI_API_KEY` in a `.env.tools` file at the project root (see `asset-generation/README.md`).
- Node.js installed.

## When to use this skill

Use when:

- The user asks to **generate an image** (logo, illustration, graphic, placeholder, etc.)
- The user says "create an asset" / "make a graphic" / "I need an image for..."
- A visual asset is needed for the project and no existing file fits

## Workflow

### 1. Clarify the Prompt

Before generating, make sure you have a clear prompt:
- What is the image for? (icon, hero image, placeholder, illustration, etc.)
- What style? (flat, realistic, minimal, etc.)
- Any specific colors, dimensions, or constraints?
- What filename should it have?

If the user gave a clear enough description, proceed directly.

### 2. Generate the Image

```bash
node asset-generation/scripts/generate-image.mjs \
  --prompt "your detailed prompt here" \
  --output assets/filename.png
```

The script will:
- Send the prompt to the Gemini API
- Save the generated image to the specified path
- Create the `/assets` directory if it doesn't exist

### 3. Verify the Output

- Confirm the file was created at the expected path
- Report the file path and size to the user
- If the result doesn't match expectations, refine the prompt and regenerate

## Rules

- **Always confirm the prompt** with the user before generating (unless it's already specific)
- **Use descriptive filenames** — `hero-banner.png` not `image1.png`
- **Save to `/assets`** directory by default, unless the user specifies another location
- **Don't overwrite** existing files without asking