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Nano Banana Pro

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nano-banana-pro

Generate or edit images via Gemini 3 Pro Image (Nano Banana Pro). Use when you need to: (1) generate images from text descriptions, (2) edit existing images with AI, (3) compose multiple images into one scene. Supports 1K/2K/4K resolutions and up to 14 input images for composition.

Overview

Publisherrefly-ai
Repositoryrefly-skills
Skill namenano-banana-pro
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Bundled files
Instructions only
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by refly-ai on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Nano Banana Pro AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/refly-ai/refly-skills/tree/main/skills/nano-banana-pro
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/refly-ai/refly-skills.git /tmp/refly-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/refly-skills/skills/nano-banana-pro .claude/skills/nano-banana-pro
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Nano Banana Pro in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Nano Banana Pro on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Nano Banana Pro is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Nano Banana Pro

Generate or edit images via Gemini 3 Pro Image (Nano Banana Pro). Use when you need to: (1) generate images from text descriptions, (2) edit existing images with AI, (3) compose multiple images into one scene. Supports 1K/2K/4K resolutions and up to 14 input images for composition.

Input

Provide input as JSON:

json
{
  "prompt": "Detailed description for image generation or editing (e.g., 'a cute cat playing in a garden')",
  "resolution": "Image resolution: 1K, 2K, or 4K (default: 1K)",
  "aspect_ratio": "Image aspect ratio: 16:9, 1:1, 9:16, 5:4, or 4:3 (default: 1:1)",
  "input_image": "<file-id>"
}

Note on File Input:

  • input_image is optional and requires a file ID (format: df-xxxxx)
  • How to get file ID:
    1. Upload your image using refly file upload <file-path>
    2. Copy the returned file ID from the upload response
    3. Use this file ID in the input JSON
  • Omit input_image for pure text-to-image generation
  • Provide input_image for image editing or transformation

API Request Structure

This skill uses Gemini 3 Pro Image API with the following structure:

Text-to-Image (Pure Generation)

json
{
  "contents": [{
    "parts": [
      {"text": "Your prompt here"}
    ]
  }],
  "generationConfig": {
    "responseModalities": ["TEXT", "IMAGE"],
    "imageConfig": {
      "aspectRatio": "1:1",
      "imageSize": "2K"
    }
  }
}

Image-to-Image (With Reference)

json
{
  "contents": [{
    "parts": [
      {"text": "Your editing prompt"},
      {"inline_data": {"mime_type": "image/png", "data": "<BASE64_DATA>"}}
    ]
  }],
  "generationConfig": {
    "responseModalities": ["TEXT", "IMAGE"],
    "imageConfig": {
      "aspectRatio": "16:9",
      "imageSize": "2K"
    }
  }
}

Notes:

  • Images are automatically converted to base64 format
  • Supports up to 14 input images for composition
  • imageSize maps to resolution: 1K, 2K, or 4K
  • aspectRatio determines output dimensions

Execution (Pattern A: File Generation)

Step 0 (Optional): Upload Input Image

bash
# Upload an image if you want to edit or transform an existing image
INPUT_RESULT=$(refly file upload /path/to/your/image.jpg)
INPUT_FILE_ID=$(echo "$INPUT_RESULT" | jq -r '.payload.fileId')
echo "Input image file ID: $INPUT_FILE_ID"

Step 1: Run the Skill and Get Run ID

Example 1: Text-to-Image Generation

bash
RESULT=$(refly skill run --id skpi-h9kpmts9ho1kl9l1sohaloeu --input '{
  "prompt": "a cute cat playing in a garden",
  "resolution": "2K",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}')
RUN_ID=$(echo "$RESULT" | jq -r '.payload.workflowExecutions[0].id')

Example 2: Image Editing with Reference

bash
# Use the INPUT_FILE_ID from Step 0
RESULT=$(refly skill run --id skpi-h9kpmts9ho1kl9l1sohaloeu --input '{
  "prompt": "transform this image into watercolor painting style",
  "input_image": "'"$INPUT_FILE_ID"'",
  "resolution": "2K",
  "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
}')
RUN_ID=$(echo "$RESULT" | jq -r '.payload.workflowExecutions[0].id')

Step 2: Open Workflow in Browser and Wait for Completion

bash
open "https://refly.ai/workflow/c-g6emwcpi1wpalsz6j4gyi3d9"
# Use RUN_ID (we-xxx), not installationId or skillId
refly workflow status "$RUN_ID" --watch --interval 30000

Step 3: Download and Show Result

bash
# Get files from this run (use RUN_ID)
FILES=$(refly workflow toolcalls "$RUN_ID" --files --latest | jq -r '.payload.files[]')

# Download and open each file
echo "$FILES" | jq -c '.' | while read -r file; do
  FILE_ID=$(echo "$file" | jq -r '.fileId')
  FILE_NAME=$(echo "$file" | jq -r '.name')
  if [ -n "$FILE_ID" ] && [ "$FILE_ID" != "null" ]; then
    OUTPUT_PATH="$HOME/Desktop/${FILE_NAME}"
    refly file download "$FILE_ID" -o "$OUTPUT_PATH"
    open "$OUTPUT_PATH"
  fi
done

Expected Output

  • Type: Image
  • Format: .png/.jpg image file (1K/2K/4K resolution)
  • Location: ~/Desktop/
  • Action: Opens automatically to show user

Rules

Follow base skill workflow: ~/.claude/skills/refly/SKILL.md

Frequently asked questions

What does the Nano Banana Pro AI skill do?

Generate or edit images via Gemini 3 Pro Image (Nano Banana Pro). Use when you need to: (1) generate images from text descriptions, (2) edit existing images with AI, (3) compose multiple images into one scene. Supports 1K/2K/4K resolutions and up to 14 input images for composition.

Why use Nano Banana Pro on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Nano Banana Pro is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Nano Banana Pro in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/refly-ai/refly-skills/tree/main/skills/nano-banana-pro. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Nano Banana Pro?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Nano Banana Pro?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Nano Banana Pro with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Nano Banana Pro AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by refly-ai. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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