meme-generation

Generate meme images from imgflip templates or custom images as PNGs.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill meme-generation-afel6
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Skill: meme-generation
Source: https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline/tree/main/hermes_skills_library/optional-skills/creative/meme-generation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill meme-generation-afel6

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Quickly produce shareable meme images by selecting a template or supplying a custom scene and overlaying short, readable captions without manual image editing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-based meme generation using curated imgflip templates with hand-tuned text positions for common meme formats.
  • Custom image overlay mode that accepts AI-generated or user-supplied images and supports two modes (overlay text with outlined font or black bars with white text) to ensure legibility.
  • CLI-driven workflow for creative and social use cases such as developer humor, documentation illustrations, social posts, and lightweight marketing assets.

Quick Start

Generate a meme by running the meme-generation script with a chosen template, output path, and one or more short captions to produce a PNG file.

Frequently Asked Questions about meme-generation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate meme images from templates using a CLI?

You can generate meme images from templates by running the script with a chosen template, an output path, and short captions. It processes the inputs and produces a final PNG file directly.

Can I use my own custom images for meme generation instead of templates?

Yes, the custom image overlay mode accepts user-supplied or AI-generated images. It applies text with outlined fonts or black bar overlays to ensure caption legibility on any image.

Does this meme generator work with imgflip templates and Pillow?

Yes, it uses curated imgflip templates with hand-tuned text positions and performs imgflip API lookups. The final PNG outputs are rendered locally using the Pillow library.

What is the best way to automate meme creation for developer humor?

The CLI-driven workflow is designed for creative and social use cases like developer humor. You provide a template and short captions, and the script automatically handles layout and font fallback to output a shareable PNG.

What are the limitations of text layout when adding captions to memes?

The tool relies on hand-tuned text positions for known templates and font fallback mechanisms. For custom images, caption legibility is maintained using either outlined text or black bar overlay modes.