cover-image

Generate article cover images with configurable dimensions and style presets.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ginobefun/gino-skills --skill cover-image
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cover-image
Source: https://github.com/ginobefun/gino-skills/tree/main/skills/cover-image
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ginobefun/gino-skills --skill cover-image

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Generating polished, consistent cover images for articles is time consuming and requires design choices across multiple dimensions; this Skill automates image creation while preserving visual intent and references so authors and editors can produce on-brand covers quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-dimensional customization: type, palette, rendering, text density, mood, and font for precise visual control.
  • Aspect ratio and output management: supports cinematic 2.35:1, widescreen 16:9, square 1:1 and configurable output directories (same-dir, imgs-subdir, independent).
  • Style presets and reference handling: expandable --style presets, save and analyze reference images in refs/, and embed mandatory reference instructions into prompt frontmatter.
  • Workflow and preferences: first-time EXTEND.md setup, auto-selection rules, confirm-options flow with quick mode, prompt template generation, backup/regenerate flow, and completion reporting.
  • Use cases: generate a blog post cover from an article file, produce social cards and thumbnails with specific aspect ratios, batch-regenerate covers with updated prompts or dimensions, and create reference-consistent covers for brand campaigns.

Quick Start

Generate a 16:9 cover for the article at path/to/article.md using the warm palette and flat-vector rendering and save the result to the default output directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about cover-image

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a consistent cover image for a blog post automatically?

Yes, you can generate social cards and thumbnails in specific aspect ratios including cinematic 2.35:1, widescreen 16:9, and square 1:1. This aspect ratio control ensures your cover images fit various social media and thumbnail formats precisely.

Can I use reference images to keep my article cover styling on-brand?

You can batch-regenerate covers by updating prompts or adjusting the five customizable dimensions. The workflow includes a backup and regenerate flow, allowing you to iterate on cover image designs while preserving previous outputs in organized directories.

Does this cover image generator support custom output directory configurations?

Yes, the cover image generator supports configurable output directories including same-dir, imgs-subdir, and independent paths. This organized output management ensures generated covers are saved exactly where your article files and assets require them.

How do I set up preferences for automated article cover image generation?

You can set up preferences through a first-time EXTEND.md configuration that defines auto-selection rules and style presets. This setup enables quick mode generation with confirm-options flow, streamlining future cover image creation sessions.