SEO Image Gen

Name: SEO Image Gen
Availability: InStock
Author: AgriciDaniel

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Description

AI image generation for SEO assets — OG/social preview images, blog hero images, schema images, product photography, infographics. Powered by Gemini via nanobanana-mcp. Requires banana extension installed. Use when user says “generate image”, “OG image”, “social preview”, “hero image”, “blog…

What Claude Learns

→ Architecture Note
→ Prerequisites
→ Quick Reference
→ SEO Image Use Cases
→ Generation Pipeline
→ Check for Presets

Installation

1. Visit the GitHub repository: https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-seo
2. Copy the SKILL.md file contents
3. Save to ~/.claude/commands/skill-name.md
4. Restart Claude Code to load the new skill

Stack & Dependencies

This skill requires the banana extension to be installed: ```bash ./extensions/banana/install.sh ``` **Check availability:** Before using any image generation tool verify the MCP server is connected by checking if `gemini_generate_image` or `set_aspect_ratio` tools are available. If tools are not available inform the user the extension is not installed and provide install instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SEO Image Gen free to use?

Yes u2014 SEO Image Gen is free. Install it directly with one command (`npx mkt-skills install seo-image-gen`) or download the SKILL.md file and drop it into your `~/.claude/skills/` directory. No account, no sign-up, no license fee.

Download SKILL.md GitHub

---
name: seo-image-gen
description: "AI image generation for SEO assets — OG/social preview images, blog hero images, schema images, product photography, infographics. Powered by Gemini via nanobanana-mcp. Requires banana extension installed. Use when user says "generate image", "OG image", "social preview", "hero image", "blog image", "product photo", "infographic", "seo image", "create visual", "image-gen", "favicon", "schema image", "pinterest pin", "generate visual", "banner", or "thumbnail"."
argument-hint: "[og|hero|product|infographic|custom|batch] "
---

# SEO Image Gen — AI Image Generation for SEO Assets (Extension)

Generate production-ready images for SEO use cases using Gemini's image generation
via the banana Creative Director pipeline. Maps SEO needs to optimized domain modes,
aspect ratios, and resolution defaults.

## Architecture Note

This skill has two components with distinct roles:
- **SKILL.md** (this file) — Handles interactive `/seo image-gen` commands for generating images
- **Agent** (`agents/seo-image-gen.md`) — Audit-only analyst spawned during `/seo audit` to assess existing OG/social images and produce a generation plan (never auto-generates)

## Prerequisites

This skill requires the banana extension to be installed:
```bash
./extensions/banana/install.sh
```

**Check availability:** Before using any image generation tool, verify the MCP server
is connected by checking if `gemini_generate_image` or `set_aspect_ratio` tools are
available. If tools are not available, inform the user the extension is not installed
and provide install instructions.

## Quick Reference

| Command | What it does |
|---------|-------------|
| `/seo image-gen og ` | Generate OG/social preview image (1200x630 feel) |
| `/seo image-gen hero ` | Blog hero image (widescreen, dramatic) |
| `/seo image-gen product ` | Product photography (clean, white BG) |
| `/seo image-gen infographic ` | Infographic visual (vertical, data-heavy) |
| `/seo image-gen custom ` | Custom image with full Creative Director pipeline |
| `/seo image-gen batch  [N]` | Generate N variations (default: 3) |

## SEO Image Use Cases

Each use case maps to pre-configured banana parameters:

| Use Case | Aspect Ratio | Resolution | Domain Mode | Notes |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------|-------|
| **OG/Social Preview** | `16:9` | `1K` | Product or UI/Web | Clean, professional, text-friendly |
| **Blog Hero** | `16:9` | `2K` | Cinema or Editorial | Dramatic, atmospheric, editorial quality |
| **Schema Image** | `4:3` | `1K` | Product | Clean, descriptive, schema ImageObject |
| **Social Square** | `1:1` | `1K` | UI/Web | Platform-optimized square |
| **Product Photo** | `4:3` | `2K` | Product | White background, studio lighting |
| **Infographic** | `2:3` | `4K` | Infographic | Data-heavy, vertical layout |
| **Favicon/Icon** | `1:1` | `512` | Logo | Minimal, scalable, recognizable |
| **Pinterest Pin** | `2:3` | `2K` | Editorial | Tall vertical card |

## Generation Pipeline

For every generation request:

1. **Identify use case** from command or context (og, hero, product, etc.)
2. **Apply SEO defaults** from the use cases table above
3. **Set aspect ratio** via `set_aspect_ratio` MCP tool
4. **Construct Reasoning Brief** using the banana Creative Director pipeline:
   - Load `references/prompt-engineering.md` for the 6-component system
   - Apply domain mode emphasis (Subject 30%, Style 25%, Context 15%, etc.)
   - Be SPECIFIC and VISCERAL — describe what the camera sees
5. **Generate** via `gemini_generate_image` MCP tool
6. **Post-generation SEO checklist** (see below)

### Check for Presets

If the user mentions a brand or has SEO presets configured:
```bash
python3 ~/.claude/skills/seo-image-gen/scripts/presets.py list
```
Load matching preset and apply as defaults. Also check `references/seo-image-presets.md`
for SEO-specific preset templates.

## Post-Generation SEO Checklist

After every successful generation, guide the user on:

1. **Alt text** — Write descriptive, keyword-rich alt text for the generated image
2. **File naming** — Rename to SEO-friendly format: `keyword-description-widthxheight.webp`
3. **WebP conversion** — Convert to WebP for optimal page speed:
   ```bash
   magick output.png -quality 85 output.webp
   ```
4. **File size** — Target under 200KB for hero images, under 100KB for thumbnails
5. **Schema markup** — Suggest `ImageObject` schema for the generated image:
   ```json
   {
     "@type": "ImageObject",
     "url": "https://example.com/images/keyword-description.webp",
     "width": 1200,
     "height": 630,
     "caption": "Descriptive caption with target keyword"
   }
   ```
6. **OG meta tags** — For social preview images, remind about:
   ```html
   
   
   
   
   ```

## Cost Awareness

Image generation costs money. Be transparent:
- Show estimated cost before generating (especially for batch)
- Log every generation: `python3 ~/.claude/skills/seo-image-gen/scripts/cost_tracker.py log --model MODEL --resolution RES --prompt "brief"`
- Run `cost_tracker.py summary` if user asks about usage

Approximate costs (gemini-3.1-flash):
- 512: ~$0.02/image
- 1K resolution: ~$0.04/image
- 2K resolution: ~$0.08/image
- 4K resolution: ~$0.16/image

## Model Routing

| Scenario | Model | Why |
|----------|-------|-----|
| OG images, social previews | `gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview` @ 1K | Fast, cost-effective |
| Hero images, product photos | `gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview` @ 2K | Quality + detail |
| Infographics with text | `gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview` @ 2K, thinking: high | Better text rendering |
| Quick drafts | `gemini-2.5-flash-image` @ 512 | Rapid iteration |

## Error Handling

| Error | Resolution |
|-------|-----------|
| MCP not configured | Run `./extensions/banana/install.sh` |
| API key invalid | New key at https://aistudio.google.com/apikey |
| Rate limited (429) | Wait 60s, retry. Free tier: ~10 RPM / ~500 RPD |
| `IMAGE_SAFETY` | Rephrase prompt — see `references/prompt-engineering.md` Safety section |
| MCP unavailable | Fall back: `python3 ~/.claude/skills/seo-image-gen/scripts/generate.py --prompt "..." --aspect-ratio "16:9"` |
| Extension not installed | Show install instructions: `./extensions/banana/install.sh` |

## Cross-Skill Integration

- **seo-images** (analysis) feeds into **seo-image-gen** (generation): audit results from `/seo images` identify missing or low-quality images; use those findings to drive `/seo image-gen` commands
- **seo-audit** spawns the seo-image-gen **agent** (not this skill) to analyze OG/social images across the site and produce a prioritized generation plan
- **seo-schema** can consume generated images: after generation, suggest `ImageObject` schema markup pointing to the new assets

## Reference Documentation

Load on-demand — do NOT load all at startup:
- `references/prompt-engineering.md` — 6-component system, domain modes, templates
- `references/gemini-models.md` — Model specs, rate limits, capabilities
- `references/mcp-tools.md` — MCP tool parameters and responses
- `references/post-processing.md` — ImageMagick/FFmpeg pipeline recipes
- `references/cost-tracking.md` — Pricing, usage tracking
- `references/presets.md` — Brand preset management
- `references/seo-image-presets.md` — SEO-specific preset templates

## Response Format

After generating, always provide:
1. **Image path** — where it was saved
2. **Crafted prompt** — show what was sent to the API (educational)
3. **Settings** — model, aspect ratio, resolution
4. **SEO checklist** — alt text suggestion, file naming, WebP conversion
5. **Schema snippet** — ImageObject or og:image markup if applicable

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