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Social Thumbnail Workflow

Create 9:16 vertical thumbnail concepts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

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Search Tags:#social media#thumbnail#9:16#youtube shorts#vertical poster#tiktok cover#reels cover
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jau123/MeiGen-AI-Design-MCP --skill social-thumbnail-workflow
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Social Thumbnail Workflow
Source: https://github.com/jau123/MeiGen-AI-Design-MCP/tree/main/plugin/skills/social-thumbnail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jau123/MeiGen-AI-Design-MCP --skill social-thumbnail-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create high-impact vertical cover art for short-video platforms and social feeds, where the image must read instantly on a phone screen and leave room for a headline overlay.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 9:16 social-first composition: Designs are optimized for mobile feed scrolling, with strong visual hierarchy and a clear headline-safe area.
  • Thumbnail and cover-art direction: Useful for TikTok covers, Reels covers, YouTube Shorts thumbnails, and vertical promo posters.
  • Distinct creative variants: Supports photo-real, stylized illustration, and typographic-led concepts so you can quickly choose the best direction.
  • Use Case: A creator needs a new Shorts cover for a tutorial video and wants the main subject bold, high-contrast, and placed so the title can sit cleanly in the top third.

Quick Start

Tell me the cover topic and the headline text it should support, and I’ll propose three 9:16 thumbnail directions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Social Thumbnail Workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a 9:16 vertical thumbnail for YouTube Shorts that leaves room for a headline?▼

To create a 9:16 vertical thumbnail, you define the cover topic and headline text to generate concepts with a clear focal point and a headline-safe area in the top third. The composition is optimized for mobile feed scrolling.

What is the best way to design a TikTok cover with high contrast and clear visual hierarchy?▼

The best way to design a TikTok cover is applying high-contrast visual hierarchy with one clear focal point. This approach ensures the vertical poster reads instantly on a phone screen and supports strong brand color control.

Can I generate different creative styles for Reels covers, like photo-real and illustration?▼

Yes, you can generate distinct creative variants for Reels covers including photo-real, stylized illustration, and typographic-led concepts. This lets you quickly compare and choose the best visual direction for your short-video platform.

Does this approach work for vertical promo posters or just short-video platform thumbnails?▼

This approach works for both short-video platform thumbnails and vertical promo posters. Any mobile-first 9:16 social feed format that requires strong contrast, a single focal point, and headline-safe composition is supported.

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