Azure Image Gen

Generate images using Azure OpenAI's DALL-E deployment.

Setup

Required Environment Variables

export AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT="https://your-resource.openai.azure.com"
export AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY="your-api-key"
export AZURE_OPENAI_DALLE_DEPLOYMENT="your-dalle-deployment-name"

Or create a .env file in the skill directory.

API Version

Default: 2024-02-01 (supports DALL-E 3)

Usage

Basic Generation

python3 /Users/abhi/clawd/skills/azure-image-gen/scripts/generate.py --prompt "A futuristic city at sunset"

Multiple Images

python3 /Users/abhi/clawd/skills/azure-image-gen/scripts/generate.py \
  --prompt "Professional blog header for a tech startup" \
  --count 4

Custom Size & Quality

python3 /Users/abhi/clawd/skills/azure-image-gen/scripts/generate.py \
  --prompt "Minimalist illustration of cloud computing" \
  --size 1792x1024 \
  --quality hd

Specify Output Directory

python3 /Users/abhi/clawd/skills/azure-image-gen/scripts/generate.py \
  --prompt "Abstract data visualization" \
  --out-dir ./blog-images

Options

Flag	Default	Description
--prompt	Required	Image description
--count	1	Number of images to generate
--size	1024x1024	Image size: 1024x1024, 1792x1024, 1024x1792
--quality	standard	Quality: standard or hd
--style	vivid	Style: vivid or natural
--out-dir	./azure-images	Output directory
--api-version	2024-02-01	Azure OpenAI API version

Output

• PNG images saved to output directory
• manifest.json with prompt-to-file mapping
• index.html gallery for easy preview

Blog Image Prompts

For blog headers, try prompts like:

# Tech/SaaS
"Minimalist isometric illustration of cloud migration, blue and white color scheme, clean lines, professional"

# Comparison posts
"Split screen illustration showing old vs new technology, warm vs cool colors, modern flat design"

# How-to guides
"Clean illustration of a step-by-step process, numbered steps floating in space, soft gradients"

# Cost/pricing
"Abstract visualization of savings and growth, upward arrows, green accents, professional business style"

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized: Check your AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY

404 Not Found: Verify your AZURE_OPENAI_DALLE_DEPLOYMENT name matches exactly

Content Policy: Azure has strict content filters. Rephrase prompts that get blocked.