art-icon-creator

Generate ten greyscale icon variations from a single image.

2|Updated Oct 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bennoloeffler/bassi --skill art-icon-creator
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Skill: art-icon-creator
Source: https://github.com/bennoloeffler/bassi/tree/main/.claude/skills/art-icon-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bennoloeffler/bassi --skill art-icon-creator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly generate a diverse set of greyscale, high-contrast icons from one source image for branding, UI kits, or design systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ten variations: greyscale, poster, and comic styles from a single image (URL or local file).
  • Output specs: 256x256 PNGs, under 20 KB each, white background, preserved aspect ratio.
  • Use Case: Build a cohesive icon set for a new product line in minutes.

Quick Start

python3 scripts/create_art_icons.py "<image-or-url>"

Frequently Asked Questions about art-icon-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create multiple icon variations from a single image?

Create greyscale icon variations by running the Skill with a source image URL or local file. It automatically generates ten distinct artistic styles—greyscale, posterized, and comic—resized to 256×256 with white padding and exported as PNG files under 20 KB each.

Can I generate icons from a URL or do I need a local file?

The Skill accepts both URL and local file inputs. Provide either a web image URL or a local file path to the create_art_icons.py script, and it will process and output ten greyscale variations.

What output formats and sizes does this produce?

Output is ten PNG files at 256×256 pixels with white backgrounds, each under 20 KB. Files are named with a clear pattern and preserve aspect ratio from the original input.

Is this suitable for creating UI icon sets and design systems?

Yes. The Skill generates cohesive, high-contrast greyscale icon sets ideal for branding, UI kits, and design systems. Ten variations from one image let you build diverse icon sets in minutes.

What image processing techniques does it apply to create variations?

The Skill applies greyscale conversion, high-contrast enhancement, posterization, and comic-style effects to generate ten distinct artistic variations. Background removal and aspect-ratio preservation ensure consistent, professional outputs.

Does this work with high-contrast or artistic image styles?

Yes. The Skill includes high-contrast, posterization, and comic-style processing modes specifically designed to transform standard images into bold, artistic greyscale variations suitable for design assets.