A highly efficient and cost-effective AI image generation and editing tool powered by the Laozhang API, costing as little as $0.01 per image.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install image-gen-cheap
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 image-gen-cheap 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 Image Gen Cheap?
Image Gen Cheap is a specialized utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed for developers who need high-quality visual content without the high price tag. By utilizing the Laozhang API, this skill provides access to advanced models like Sora Image and GPT-4o Image, supporting both text-to-image generation and complex image editing workflows.
This skill is optimized for speed and affordability, making it an essential component for projects requiring bulk image processing or rapid prototyping. It supports various output formats, including direct URLs for easy sharing and base64 strings for local application integration, all while maintaining a consistent and developer-friendly interface.
Image Gen Cheap Use Cases
- Creating diverse visual assets for marketing campaigns using Openclaw Skills prompts.
- Automating the generation of blog post headers and social media content.
- Transforming standard photographs into artistic styles like oil painting or cyberpunk.
- Merging multiple images into composite visuals for creative projects.
- Implementing low-cost image generation features into custom AI agents and chatbots.
How Image Gen Cheap Works
- The user initiates a request via CLI scripts, providing a prompt or an image source URL.
- The skill retrieves the API token from a local configuration file for secure authentication.
- Depending on the command, the request is routed to models like Sora Image for generation or GPT-4o for editing.
- The Laozhang API processes the visual request and returns a hosted URL or a base64 encoded image string.
- The skill automatically saves the output to the user's specified local directory or displays the link for immediate use.
Image Gen Cheap Setup
To get started with this skill, first register for an API token at the Laozhang portal. Once you have your token, configure your environment:
echo "sk-your-token" > ~/.laozhang_api_token
Install the required Python library:
pip install requests
You can then run the generation script with a simple prompt:
python scripts/generate_image.py "A futuristic city under neon lights"
Image Gen Cheap Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data through localized configuration and command-line arguments to ensure flexibility.
| Component | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | File | Token stored in ~/.laozhang_api_token. |
| Model ID | Parameter | Options include sora_image, gpt-4o-image, or gemini models. |
| Aspect Ratio | Parameter | Supports 2:3, 3:2, and 1:1 for compatible models. |
| Output Formats | File/URL | PNG, JPG, or direct URL links from the API response. |
Image Gen Cheap Advanced Features
- Multi-model support allowing users to switch between cost-effective Sora models and high-performance Gemini models.
- Built-in preset styles such as Disney-style cartoon, Chinese ink wash, and pencil sketch for instant artistic transformations.
- Advanced image blending capabilities for combining multiple source images into one output.
- Verbose logging and JSON output modes for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills and automated pipelines.
- Local base64 decoding for models that do not provide direct URL hosting.
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