Summary This repository offers image-buddy, a commercial CLI tool and prompt library for generating practical, marketing-ready images via Flatkey.ai. It targets developers and content creators needing cost-effective solutions for product visuals, e-commerce, ads, and avatars. The key benefit is leveraging Flatkey.ai's ~40% lower generation costs through curated, effective prompts, simplifying prompt engineering for commercial applications.

How It Works image-buddy integrates with the Flatkey.ai API via a CLI. Its core feature is a library of 12 pre-defined prompt templates for common commercial use cases (product hero images, e-commerce, social ads). Users generate images from simple text prompts or by selecting/customizing templates with variable inputs. This template-driven approach aims to improve API conversion and reduce prompt experimentation effort. An optional local web gallery aids exploration.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary Install/Run: Use npx.
  • Onboarding: npx @flatkey-ai/image-buddy onboard
  • Generate: npx @flatkey-ai/image-buddy generate --prompt "..." or npx @flatkey-ai/image-buddy generate <template-id> "hint"
• Prerequisites: Flatkey.ai API key (obtain at https://console.flatkey.ai/keys). Node.js/npm environment.
• Links: Flatkey.ai: https://flatkey.ai; Repo: https://github.com/flatkey-ai/awesome-images; Web Demo: npx @flatkey-ai/image-buddy web

Highlighted Details

• Cost Savings: Claims ~40% lower generation costs via Flatkey.ai compared to direct APIs.
• Commercial Focus: 12 curated prompt templates for product marketing, e-commerce, social ads, app visuals, avatars, etc.
• CLI-First Workflow: Onboarding, generation, and template browsing directly from the terminal.
• Template Variables: Templates support {{variable}} placeholders for easy customization and batch processing.
• Local Demo: Optional web gallery (image-buddy web) for interactive use.

Maintenance & Community The README does not detail maintenance practices, contributors, sponsorships, or community channels.

Licensing & Compatibility No software license is specified in the README. Users must seek clarification regarding usage rights, especially for commercial applications or integration into closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats Dependent on the commercial Flatkey.ai API. The absence of a stated license requires further inquiry for legal compliance. Documentation primarily covers CLI and template usage; advanced customization details may be limited.