Tools

Generates or edits images: photos, illustrations, textures, game sprites, product mockups and transparent assets. A built-in Codex system skill using the image_gen tool, no install needed; with approval it can use a bundled CLI script that needs OPENAI_API_KEY. By OpenAI.

Runs open image models like FLUX, Qwen Image and Z-Image locally on a Mac: text-to-image, reference-based edits, inpainting and upscaling, all on-device. Needs Apple Silicon and uv; the first run downloads models and is slow. Check each model's license before commercial use.

Google's official Gemini CLI extension with a built-in MCP server: Nano Banana image generation and editing, photo restoration, icons, textures, step-by-step storyboards and diagrams. Needs Node.js and a Gemini API key; for Claude Code or Codex, clone and build the repo first.

Generates and edits images with Google's Gemini image model (Nano Banana) at up to 4K, keeping multiple characters consistent, rendering accurate text and setting aspect ratios. Needs a Gemini API key (or Vertex AI) and uv. Community project, not by Google.

Official ComfyUI plugin for Claude Code: installs the hosted Comfy Cloud MCP plus slash commands to generate or edit images, video, audio and 3D models, remove backgrounds and upscale. Needs a Comfy account; model search is free, generation needs a Comfy Cloud subscription after 5 free runs.

Official ComfyUI plugin that connects the hosted Comfy Cloud MCP: slash commands to generate images, video, audio and 3D, remove backgrounds, upscale, and search models, nodes and workflow templates. Needs a Comfy account and sign-in via /mcp; 5 free runs, then a paid plan.

Meitu's official skills: one prompt gets agents posters, covers, sticker packs, ID photos and multi-angle e-commerce product shots, plus background removal, image restoration, image-to-video and music or voiceover for videos. Needs MeituHub AK/SK keys (free credits for new users) and meitu-cli.