Group G — markdown tech-debt cleanup (post-audit 2026-05-02).
- 36 SKILL.md files: added "## When to use" section. Was missing across the
catalog; orchestrator routing by keyword could not auto-dispatch.
- 20 code-implementer agent .md files: added Output Footer block prescribing
RULE 0.16 STATUS-TRUTH MARKER schema in agent's final report. Previously only
code-implementer-rust.md had it; other 27 language/role variants were silent
about the marker, breaking RULE 0.16 §3 status-truth aggregation for non-Rust
batches.
- skills/site-create/: added phase-5-preview.md and phase-6-deploy.md skeleton
files. SKILL.md table-of-contents referenced 7 phases; only 5 existed on disk.
- skills/{ai-animation,rag-pipeline}/skill.md: added migration banner comment
noting they should be SKILL.md (canonical filename). Case-rename via git is a
separate orchestrator task (macOS APFS is case-insensitive; Linux deploy needs
explicit rename).
- 3 deprecated skills (site-builder, competitor-analysis, design-inspiration):
added concrete removed-after dates (was vague "before v2").
- docs/CONVERGENCE-PLAN.md:129: TBD on _blocks/evidence-grading.md duplicate
resolved (file exists, not duplicated).
- docs/DNA-INDEX.md: count edits made then overwritten by auto-encyclopedia-refresh
hook during agent run. The .kei-registry-ignore files in test fixtures (Group F)
are the structural fix; kei-registry walker implementation is the follow-up.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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name: nano-banana
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description: Generates AI images using the nano-banana CLI (Gemini 3.1 Flash default, Pro available). Handles multi-resolution (512-4K), aspect ratios, reference images for style transfer, green screen workflow for transparent assets, cost tracking, and exact dimension control. Use when asked to "generate an image", "create a sprite", "make an asset", "generate artwork", or any image generation task for UI mockups, game assets, videos, or marketing materials.
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---
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# nano-banana
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## When to use
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- Generating AI images for UI mockups, game sprites, marketing assets, or video content via the `nano-banana` CLI.
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- Any task asking to "generate an image", "create a sprite", "make an asset", or produce artwork at specific resolutions.
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- Style-transfer from a reference image, green-screen transparent assets, or multi-resolution output (512–4K).
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AI image generation CLI. Default model: Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview (Nano Banana 2).
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Installed at: `~/tools/nano-banana-2/`
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Binary: `~/.bun/bin/nano-banana`
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## Prerequisites
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- **Bun** (installed at `~/.bun/bin/bun`)
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- **FFmpeg + ImageMagick** for transparent mode: `brew install ffmpeg imagemagick`
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- **Gemini API key** at `~/.nano-banana/.env` (get at https://aistudio.google.com/apikey)
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## Quick Reference
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- Command: `nano-banana "prompt" [options]`
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- Default: 1K resolution, Flash model, current directory
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## Core Options
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| Option | Default | Description |
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|--------|---------|-------------|
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| `-o, --output` | `nano-gen-{timestamp}` | Output filename (no extension) |
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| `-s, --size` | `1K` | Image size: `512`, `1K`, `2K`, or `4K` |
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| `-a, --aspect` | model default | Aspect ratio: `1:1`, `16:9`, `9:16`, `4:3`, `3:4`, etc. |
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| `-m, --model` | `flash` | Model: `flash`/`nb2`, `pro`/`nb-pro`, or any model ID |
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| `-d, --dir` | current directory | Output directory |
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| `-r, --ref` | - | Reference image (can use multiple times) |
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| `-t, --transparent` | - | Green screen + FFmpeg background removal |
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| `--api-key` | - | Gemini API key (overrides env/file) |
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| `--costs` | - | Show cost summary |
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## Models
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| Alias | Model | Use When |
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|-------|-------|----------|
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| `flash`, `nb2` | Gemini 3.1 Flash | Default. Fast, cheap (~$0.067/1K image) |
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| `pro`, `nb-pro` | Gemini 3 Pro | Highest quality (~$0.134/1K image) |
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## Sizes & Costs
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| Size | Resolution | Flash Cost | Pro Cost |
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|------|-----------|------------|----------|
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| `512` | ~512x512 | ~$0.045 | Flash only |
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| `1K` | ~1024x1024 | ~$0.067 | ~$0.134 |
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| `2K` | ~2048x2048 | ~$0.101 | ~$0.201 |
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| `4K` | ~4096x4096 | ~$0.151 | ~$0.302 |
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## Aspect Ratios
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Supported: `1:1`, `16:9`, `9:16`, `4:3`, `3:4`, `3:2`, `2:3`, `4:5`, `5:4`, `21:9`
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## Key Workflows
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### Basic Generation
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```bash
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nano-banana "minimal dashboard UI with dark theme"
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nano-banana "cinematic landscape" -s 2K -a 16:9
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nano-banana "quick concept sketch" -s 512
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```
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### Pro Model (highest quality)
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```bash
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nano-banana "detailed portrait" --model pro -s 2K
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```
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### Reference Images (Style Transfer / Editing)
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```bash
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nano-banana "change the background to pure white" -r dark-ui.png -o light-ui
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nano-banana "combine these two styles" -r style1.png -r style2.png -o combined
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```
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### Transparent Assets
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```bash
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nano-banana "robot mascot character" -t -o mascot
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nano-banana "pixel art treasure chest" -t -o chest
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```
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The `-t` flag: green screen prompt -> FFmpeg colorkey + despill -> ImageMagick trim.
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### Exact Dimensions
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```bash
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# First -r: style reference, Last -r: blank image in target dimensions
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nano-banana "pixel art character, 256x256" -r style.png -r blank-256x256.png -o sprite
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```
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## Prompting Best Practices
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1. **Natural language** — write sentences, not keyword lists
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2. **Be specific** — include subject details, materials, lighting, mood
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3. **Include context** — what is the image for (landing page, game asset, etc.)
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4. **Edit conversationally** — refine existing generations with `-r` flag
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### Anti-Patterns (avoid)
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- Tag-soup keywords: `beautiful, HD, 4K, masterpiece`
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- Vague subjects: `a nice landscape`
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- Missing mood/lighting: just describing objects without atmosphere
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- Over-prompting: contradictory instructions
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### Good Prompt Examples
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```bash
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# UI mockups
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nano-banana "clean SaaS dashboard with analytics charts, white background"
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# Cinematic
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nano-banana "cyberpunk cityscape at sunset, neon reflections on wet streets" -a 16:9 -s 2K
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# Product
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nano-banana "premium software product hero image, floating UI elements" --model pro
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# Game assets
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nano-banana "pixel art treasure chest, wooden with gold trim" -t -o chest
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# Dark mode UI
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nano-banana "Premium SaaS chat interface, dark mode, minimal, Linear-style aesthetic"
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```
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## Use Cases
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- Landing page assets (product mockups, hero images)
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- Image editing (transform with text prompts + `-r`)
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- Style transfer (combine multiple references)
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- Marketing materials (feature illustrations)
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- UI iterations (quick design variations)
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- Transparent assets (icons, logos, mascots with `-t`)
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- Game assets (sprites, characters, tilesets)
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- Video production (visual elements for compositions)
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- 3D website animations (generate keyframes for scroll-driven animations)
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## Cost Tracking
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Every generation logged to `~/.nano-banana/costs.json`.
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```bash
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nano-banana --costs
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```
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## API Key Resolution Order
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1. `--api-key` flag
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2. `GEMINI_API_KEY` env var
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3. `.env` in current directory
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4. `.env` in repo root
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5. `~/.nano-banana/.env`
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