Convert images into retro pixel art with dithering and palette quantization.
npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill pixel-art-jamesfincher
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: pixel-art Source: https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar/tree/main/skills/creative/pixel-art Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill pixel-art-jamesfincher
This Skill removes the guesswork and repetitive editing involved in creating consistent retro-style pixel art, letting you convert images into era-accurate looks quickly and reliably.
Ask to convert an image into NES-style pixel art and export it as a PNG by running the pixel-art skill on your provided input image.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To convert an image into retro pixel art, the Skill applies contrast, color, and sharpness tuning, then downscale and posterize it. Using Pillow, it applies Floyd-Steinberg dithering and palette quantization to achieve era-accurate pixel art.
Yes, you can apply named hardware and artistic retro palettes like NES, Game Boy, and PICO-8 to your pixel art. The process supports both adaptive N-color quantization for arcade looks and specific named palette quantization.
Floyd-Steinberg dithering is an error-diffusion algorithm used during image conversion to simulate color depth. You need it when applying retro palettes to your images, as it distributes quantization errors to neighboring pixels, preserving visual detail.
To create animated pixel art, the Skill overlays procedural scenes like night, rain, snow, or storm onto a pixelated frame. Using ffmpeg and Pillow, it encodes the resulting sequence into a short MP4, with optional GIF export.
Yes, ffmpeg is required to generate pixel art animations. While Pillow handles the static image conversion, dithering, and palette quantization, ffmpeg is used to encode the procedural pixel scenes into MP4 format.
Adaptive N-color quantization generates custom color sets rather than strictly adhering to historical hardware limits. While flexible for arcade or SNES styles, it may not perfectly replicate the exact color constraints of specific retro consoles like the NES.
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