A comprehensive zero-cost image solution combining free AI generation quotas with intelligent stock library searches and automated processing.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install free-image-skill
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install free-image-skill using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Free Image Skill?
The Free Image Skill is a strategic asset within Openclaw Skills designed for developers and content creators who need high-quality visuals without the overhead costs. It functions by intelligently triaging image requests: high-priority or highly specific images are generated using OpenAI free trial credits, while standard supplemental imagery is sourced from curated royalty-free libraries.
Beyond simple acquisition, this skill automates the technical cleanup of images. It includes built-in logic for watermark detection and removal, along with a batch processor that handles resizing and format conversion to ensure all assets are web-ready and optimized for performance right out of the box.
Free Image Skill Use Cases
- Creating custom AI-generated diagrams or feature images for technical blog posts.
- Sourcing high-resolution stock photography for commercial reports and presentations.
- Automating the cleanup of watermarked images from permitted free sources.
- Batch optimizing image folders for Xiaohongshu, social media, or web deployment.
How Free Image Skill Works
- The user inputs a prompt, keyword, or a source text file describing the required visual content.
- The system analyzes the input and checks the configured budget to decide between AI generation or a library search.
- For AI tasks, it triggers the OpenAI API using available free credits to generate unique, high-value images.
- For general tasks, it queries multiple free providers like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay simultaneously.
- Downloaded assets are automatically processed by the watermark removal script to ensure visual clarity.
- Finally, the batch processor resizes the images and converts them to the WebP format for optimal delivery.
Free Image Skill Setup
To get started with this skill in Openclaw Skills, configure your environment and install the required dependencies:
# Set your OpenAI API key to utilize free trial quotas
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_free_quota_key"
# Install the necessary Python libraries
pip3 install openai requests pillow --break-system-packages
Free Image Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill maintains a structured organization for its scripts and configuration files:
| Directory/File | Description |
|---|---|
scripts/main.py |
The primary entry point for executing image tasks. |
scripts/ai_generator.py |
Handles image generation logic and free quota management. |
scripts/free_search.py |
Manages API connections to Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay. |
config/settings.json |
Global settings for image quality, default sizes, and cost caps. |
config/sources.json |
Metadata and access configurations for various stock libraries. |
Free Image Skill Advanced Features
- Smart budget management that keeps AI generation costs strictly at zero by monitoring free quotas.
- Multi-engine search capabilities that aggregate results from the best royalty-free platforms.
- Automated watermark removal using intelligent detection and image inpainting logic.
- Support for platform-specific templates, such as optimized dimensions for Xiaohongshu or business reports.
- One-click workflow script that processes an entire text file into a fully illustrated asset folder.
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