ImagenTY - Alibaba Cloud Bailian Text-to-Image Skill

Overview

Generate images using Alibaba Cloud Bailian API. Default endpoint is China region.

Supports two model families:

• Qwen-Image: Excellent at rendering complex Chinese/English text
• Wan Series: Photorealistic images and photography-grade visuals

Cross-platform support: Windows, macOS, Linux

When to Use This Skill

Automatically activate this skill when:

• User requests image generation with Chinese text or calligraphy
• Need photorealistic images or photography-style visuals
• Creating commercial posters, illustrations, or digital art
• User explicitly requests Alibaba Cloud / Bailian / Qwen / Wan models
• Any task where AI-generated image with strong Chinese support would be helpful

Models

Qwen-Image - Text Rendering Specialist

Wan Series - Photorealistic Generation

Usage

Basic Usage

# Default model (qwen-image-plus)
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py "A cute cat" output.png

# Photorealistic with Wan model
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py --model wan2.6-t2i "Realistic photo of mountains at sunset" photo.png

Size Options

# Use ratio preset
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py --size 16:9 "Wide landscape" landscape.png

# Use exact dimensions
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py --size 1280*720 "Custom size" custom.png

Size Presets

Qwen-Image:

• 16:9 -> 1664x928
• 9:16 -> 928x1664
• 1:1 -> 1024x1024
• 4:3 -> 1216x912
• 3:4 -> 912x1216

Wan Series:

• 1:1 -> 1024x1024
• 1:1-large -> 1280x1280
• 16:9 -> 1280x720
• 9:16 -> 720x1280
• 4:3 -> 1200x900
• 3:4 -> 900x1200
• 2:1 -> 1440x720

Advanced Options

# With negative prompt
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py --negative "blurry, low quality" "High quality portrait" portrait.png

# List all models
python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py --list-models

Requirements

pip install dashscope requests

Environment Variables

# Required - Alibaba Cloud Bailian API Key
export DASHSCOPE_API_KEY="your_api_key"

# Optional - Set default model
export DASHSCOPE_MODEL="wan2.6-t2i"

# Optional - Set API endpoint (default: China)
export DASHSCOPE_API_BASE="cn"  # or full URL

Get API Key: https://bailian.console.aliyun.com/

API Endpoints

# Switch to Singapore endpoint
export DASHSCOPE_API_BASE="sg"

# Or use full URL
export DASHSCOPE_API_BASE="https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1"

Model Selection Guide

Comparison with Imagen (Gemini)

Examples

Chinese New Year Poster

python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py \
  "A beautiful Chinese New Year poster with red background, golden text, fireworks and firecrackers" \
  new_year_poster.png

Photorealistic Landscape

python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py \
  --model wan2.6-t2i \
  --size 16:9 \
  "Breathtaking sunset over mountain range, golden hour, professional photography" \
  landscape.png

Product Shot

python ~/.claude/skills/imagenty/scripts/generate_image.py \
  --model wan2.6-t2i \
  "Professional product photography of a coffee cup on marble surface, studio lighting" \
  product.png