How does the Skill animate the static image?

It uses Google's Veo model to perform image-conditioned video generation based on your specific animation prompt or by inferring motion from the image context.

Can I control where the generated images and videos are saved?

Yes, you can set an optional OUTPUT_DIR environment variable to specify the local directory for your generated assets.

What environment variables are required to run this skill?

You must set a valid GOOGLE_API_KEY in your environment to authenticate with Google's generative AI services.

What happens if I don't provide an animation prompt?

The skill will automatically identify the most obvious motion in the generated scene, such as a ball rolling or a flag waving, and animate it accordingly.

Animated Image Generator

Name: Animated Image Generator
Author: zackproser

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Design Tools

Generates minimalist static images from text prompts and transforms them into short animations using Google’s generative models.

About

This Claude Code Skill leverages Google's Gemini and Veo models to bridge the gap between static concept art and motion graphics directly within your development environment. By providing a simple text prompt, users can first generate a clean, minimalist image and then apply a secondary animation prompt to bring the scene to life with a short video. It is an ideal tool for developers and designers who need rapid prototyping of visual concepts, UI elements, or simple illustrative animations without leaving the command line.

Key Features

Direct output of .png and .mp4 files with clickable file links for instant review.
Dual-stage generation: Create a static image first, then animate it into a video.
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Powered by Google’s Gemini and Veo models for high-quality generative visuals.
Local execution via Node.js scripts for seamless integration with Claude Code.
Automatic motion inference that picks logical movements based on image context.

Use Cases

Creating visual metaphors and animated assets for documentation or presentations.
Rapidly iterating on visual design ideas during the initial development phase.
Prototyping UI/UX concepts with functional, minimalist animations.

About

Key Features

Direct output of .png and .mp4 files with clickable file links for instant review.
Dual-stage generation: Create a static image first, then animate it into a video.
0 GitHub stars
Powered by Google’s Gemini and Veo models for high-quality generative visuals.
Local execution via Node.js scripts for seamless integration with Claude Code.
Automatic motion inference that picks logical movements based on image context.

Use Cases

Creating visual metaphors and animated assets for documentation or presentations.
Rapidly iterating on visual design ideas during the initial development phase.
Prototyping UI/UX concepts with functional, minimalist animations.