Generate Edit Images Nanophoto

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name: generate-edit-images-nanophoto
description: "Generate or edit AI images with the NanoPhoto.AI Nano Banana Pro API. Use when: (1) User wants text-to-image generation from a prompt, (2) User wants image-to-image editing from one or more public image URLs, (3) User mentions Nano Banana Pro, NanoPhoto image generation, text to…"
category: "AI & Agents"
author: community
version: "1.0.1"
icon: bot
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# Nano Banana Pro

Generate or edit images through the NanoPhoto.AI Nano Banana Pro API.

## Prerequisites

1. Obtain an API key at: https://nanophoto.ai/settings/apikeys
2. Configure `NANOPHOTO_API_KEY` before using the skill.

Preferred OpenClaw setup:

- Open the skill settings for this skill
- Add an environment variable named `NANOPHOTO_API_KEY`
- Paste the API key as its value

Equivalent config shape:

```json
{
  "skills": {
    "entries": {
      "nano-banana-pro": {
        "enabled": true,
        "env": {
          "NANOPHOTO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Other valid ways to provide the key:

- **Shell**: `export NANOPHOTO_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"`
- **Tool-specific env config**: any runtime that injects `NANOPHOTO_API_KEY`

## Choose the mode

- Use `generate` for text-to-image.
- Use `edit` for image-to-image edits.
- For `edit`, provide one or more **public image URLs**.
- Do **not** use local image files or base64 images with the API. The API only accepts `inputImageUrls`.

## Recommended workflow

1. Collect the prompt.
2. Decide `mode`: `generate` or `edit`.
3. Choose `aspectRatio` and `imageQuality`.
4. For `edit`, collect up to 8 public image URLs.
5. Submit the generation request.
6. Poll the status endpoint every 5 seconds until `completed` or `failed`.
7. Return the final `imageUrl` and progress/result details.
8. Expect real-world wait time to vary from roughly 30 seconds to 300 seconds depending on queue/load and prompt complexity; avoid short timeouts.

## Preferred command

Use the bundled script for reliable submission + polling:

### Text to image

macOS / Linux:

```bash
python3 scripts/nano_banana_generate.py \
  --prompt "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars and neon lights" \
  --mode generate \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --image-quality 2K
```

Windows:

```bash
python scripts/nano_banana_generate.py ^
  --prompt "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars and neon lights" ^
  --mode generate ^
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 ^
  --image-quality 2K
```

### Image to image

macOS / Linux:

```bash
python3 scripts/nano_banana_generate.py \
  --prompt "Transform this photo into a watercolor painting style" \
  --mode edit \
  --input-image-url https://static.nanophoto.ai/demo/nano-banana-pro.webp \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --image-quality 1K
```

Windows (cmd.exe):

```bash
python scripts/nano_banana_generate.py ^
  --prompt "Transform this photo into a watercolor painting style" ^
  --mode edit ^
  --input-image-url https://static.nanophoto.ai/demo/nano-banana-pro.webp ^
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 ^
  --image-quality 1K
```

Windows (PowerShell):

```powershell
python scripts/nano_banana_generate.py `
  --prompt "Transform this photo into a watercolor painting style" `
  --mode edit `
  --input-image-url https://static.nanophoto.ai/demo/nano-banana-pro.webp `
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 `
  --image-quality 1K
```

The script reads `NANOPHOTO_API_KEY` from the environment, submits the task, polls automatically, and prints the final JSON result.

## Manual API calls

### Submit generation

```bash
curl -X POST "https://nanophoto.ai/api/nano-banana-pro/generate" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NANOPHOTO_API_KEY" \
  --data-raw '{
    "prompt": "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars and neon lights",
    "mode": "generate",
    "aspectRatio": "16:9",
    "imageQuality": "2K"
  }'
```

### Check status

```bash
curl -X POST "https://nanophoto.ai/api/nano-banana-pro/check-status" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NANOPHOTO_API_KEY" \
  --data-raw '{"generationId": "abc123xyz"}'
```

## Parameter guidance

- `aspectRatio`
  - `16:9`
  - `9:16`
  - `4:3`
  - `3:4`
- `imageQuality`
  - `1K`: lowest cost
  - `2K`: balanced quality/cost
  - `4K`: highest cost
- `inputImageUrls`
  - Max 8 URLs
  - Must be publicly reachable

## Error handling

| errorCode | Cause | Action |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| `LOGIN_REQUIRED` | Invalid or missing API key | Verify key at https://nanophoto.ai/settings/apikeys |
| `API_KEY_RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` | Rate limit exceeded | Wait and retry |
| `INSUFFICIENT_CREDITS` | Not enough credits | Top up credits |
| `INVALID_PROMPT` | Missing or empty prompt | Ask user for a prompt |
| `MISSING_INPUT_IMAGE` | Edit mode missing images | Ask for public image URLs |
| `TOO_MANY_IMAGES` | More than 8 images | Reduce to 8 or fewer URLs |
| `IMAGE_URLS_REQUIRED` | API needs `inputImageUrls` | Do not send base64 or local file paths |
| `NOT_FOUND` | Invalid generation ID | Re-submit or verify the ID |
| `FORBIDDEN` | Task not owned by this key | Verify account/key ownership |
| `GENERATION_FAILED` | Server-side failure | Retry or simplify the prompt |

## Bundled files

- `scripts/nano_banana_generate.py`: submit a generation/edit task and poll until completion.
- `references/api.md`: condensed API reference, costs, and response shapes.
erate.py`: submit a generation/edit task and poll until completion.
- `references/api.md`: condensed API reference, costs, and response shapes.
eference, costs, and response shapes.