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MiniMax Image Generator
by
Tony Simons
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.1
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install minimax-imagegen
Description
Expert image generation skill using MiniMax image-01. Use this skill ANY TIME the user asks to create, generate, make, or produce an image, visual, graphic,...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a straightforward image generator, but exercise caution before installing: 1) The SKILL.md and script require MINIMAX_API_KEY though the registry metadata does not declare it — expect to provide that API key; 2) The skill sends prompts and image data to https://api.minimax.io (no homepage/source is provided) — verify the service is trustworthy before using a real API key or sending sensitive imagery; 3) Generated images are saved to ~/.openclaw/workspace/images — ensure you are comfortable with files being written there; 4) If you plan to install, confirm the owner/source and consider creating a scoped API key with limited privileges or using a throwaway key for initial testing. If you want higher assurance, ask the publisher for a homepage, privacy/security info for minimax.io, and updated registry metadata that declares MINIMAX_API_KEY explicitly.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: minimax-imagegen
Version: 1.0.1
The minimax-imagegen skill is a legitimate tool for generating images using the MiniMax API. The core logic in `scripts/generate-image.mjs` correctly handles API authentication via environment variables and safely downloads images to a local workspace. The `SKILL.md` instructions provide helpful prompt engineering guidelines for the agent without any malicious directives or attempts to exfiltrate sensitive data.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose (image generation with MiniMax image-01) matches the included script and SKILL.md. However, the registry metadata lists no required environment variables even though SKILL.md and the script both gate on MINIMAX_API_KEY — this metadata omission is inconsistent and could mislead users about needed credentials.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions focus on prompt engineering, selecting parameters, calling the image generation API, and saving results to the workspace (~/.openclaw/workspace/images). The SKILL.md does not instruct the agent to read unrelated system files or exfiltrate unrelated data. It does permit subject_reference entries (URLs or base64) which may cause the agent to fetch user-supplied images; that behavior is consistent with the skill's purpose.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only skill) and a single included Node script is provided. The script performs network calls to https://api.minimax.io and downloads generated images — expected for an image-generation skill. The external API host (minimax.io) has no homepage provided in the skill metadata, so users should verify the service's legitimacy before providing credentials.
Credentials
The script and SKILL.md require MINIMAX_API_KEY (and the SKILL.md even lists it in gates) but the registry 'Requirements' section lists no required env vars or primary credential. This mismatch is a material coherence problem: the skill legitimately needs one API key for its function, but the published metadata failing to declare it could confuse users and tooling managing secrets. No other unrelated credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent/always-available privileges (always:false), does not modify other skills' configs, and only writes generated images to a workspace directory. It does not request elevated system access. Autonomous invocation is enabled by default but that is expected behavior for skills.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install minimax-imagegen - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/minimax-imagegen - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
v1.0.1: Security fixes — removed auth-profiles.json fallback, added MINIMAX_API_KEY env gate, fixed default output path to ~/.openclaw/workspace/images/
v1.0.0
Initial release: MiniMax image-01 generation with expert prompt engineering, use-case mapping, and aspect ratio guidance.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax Image Generator?
Expert image generation skill using MiniMax image-01. Use this skill ANY TIME the user asks to create, generate, make, or produce an image, visual, graphic,... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 183 downloads so far.
How do I install MiniMax Image Generator?
Run "/install minimax-imagegen" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is MiniMax Image Generator free?
Yes, MiniMax Image Generator is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does MiniMax Image Generator support?
MiniMax Image Generator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created MiniMax Image Generator?
It is built and maintained by Tony Simons (@asimons81); the current version is v1.0.1.
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