podcast-cover-art

Generate branded podcast cover art with Gemini via OpenRouter.

2|1|Updated May 11, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yudame/research --skill podcast-cover-art
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: podcast-cover-art
Source: https://github.com/yudame/research/tree/main/.claude/skills/podcast-cover-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yudame/research --skill podcast-cover-art

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually designing unique, branded cover art for each podcast episode is a time-consuming task that requires design skills and ensures brand consistency. This skill automates the entire process, from AI image generation to applying consistent branding elements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AI Image Generation: Utilizes Gemini via OpenRouter to create visually appealing base cover art, with options for auto-generating prompts from episode content.
  • Automated Branding Overlay: Automatically adds the Yudame Research logo, brand name, series/episode text, and a distinctive yellow border to maintain brand consistency.
  • Customizable Output: Supports various aspect ratios and allows for custom prompts if specific visual themes are desired.
  • Use Case: For a new podcast episode on "Sleep & Memory," automatically generate a unique, dark-themed cover image, then brand it with "Yudame Research," "Ep 3 - Sleep & Memory," and the signature yellow border, ready for publishing.

Quick Start

Use the podcast-cover-art skill to generate cover art for the episode at 'podcast/episodes/2025-12-01-topic-slug' with the title 'The Science of Sleep and Memory Consolidation' and episode text 'Ep 3 - Sleep & Memory'.

Frequently Asked Questions about podcast-cover-art

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate branded podcast cover art automatically?

Generate branded podcast cover art by using Gemini via OpenRouter to create episode-specific visuals, then automatically overlay your logo, series/episode text, and brand colors. The skill enforces background constraints and typography rules, outputting a ready-to-publish branded image with metadata logging.

Can I use AI image generation to create podcast covers with consistent branding?

Yes. This skill uses Gemini 3 Pro Image via OpenRouter to generate base cover art, then applies automated branding overlays including logo, episode text, and distinctive visual elements like colored borders to maintain consistency across all episodes.

What do I need to set up before generating podcast cover art?

You need an OPENROUTER_API_KEY, access to the Gemini 3 Pro Image model, font assets (Playfair Display), and episode metadata including title and episode text. The skill then handles image generation and branding overlay automatically.

How does AI-generated cover art maintain brand consistency across episodes?

The skill enforces consistent branding by automatically applying your logo, brand name, series/episode text, background color constraints, and typography rules to each AI-generated base image, ensuring visual coherence without manual design work.

Can I customize the visual theme for different podcast episodes?

Yes. The skill supports custom prompts for specific visual themes and various aspect ratios. You can auto-generate prompts from episode content or provide your own to tailor the AI-generated base image before branding elements are applied.

What's the workflow for publishing podcast episodes with branded cover art?

Provide episode metadata including title and text to the skill, which generates a unique AI cover image via Gemini, overlays your branding elements, and outputs the final branded image ready for publishing—eliminating manual design steps in your production workflow.