Summary
TL;DR: Generate images using Qwen Image API (Alibaba Cloud DashScope). Use when users request image generation with Chinese prompts or need high-quality AI-generated images from text descriptions.
Qwen Image generates images using Alibaba Cloud's DashScope API and the Qwen model. It works especially well with Chinese-language prompts and produces high-quality results from text descriptions.
The Qwen model is strong at interpreting detailed prompts, particularly in Chinese. If you work in Chinese or need images that reflect Chinese aesthetics and cultural context, this is the right image generation skill.
You send a text prompt, the Qwen model generates the image, and your agent returns the result. See all media & creative skills to compare options. Simple and direct.
Use cases
- Generating images from Chinese-language text prompts
- Creating visual content that reflects Chinese cultural aesthetics
- Producing high-quality AI images via Alibaba Cloud DashScope
- Building image generation into Chinese-language AI workflows
Installation
Run this command to install the skill on your OpenClaw agent:
npx clawhub@latest install qwen-imageSecurity scan
The skill's code and instructions mostly match its stated image-generation purpose, but there are a few inconsistencies (undeclared config/env access and missing dependency/install details) that warrant caution before installing.
SKILL.md
---
name: qwen-image
description: Generate images using Qwen Image API (Alibaba Cloud DashScope). Use when users request image generation with Chinese prompts or need high-quality AI-generated images from text descriptions.
homepage: https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/
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---
# Qwen Image
Generate high-quality images using Alibaba Cloud's Qwen Image API (通义万相).
## Usage
Generate an image (returns URL only):
```bash
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/generate_image.py --prompt "一副典雅庄重的对联悬挂于厅堂之中" --size "1664*928" --api-key sk-xxx
```
Generate and save locally:
```bash
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/generate_image.py --prompt "一副典雅庄重的对联悬挂于厅堂之中" --size "1664*928" --api-key sk-xxx
```
With custom model:
Support `qwen-image-max-2025-12-30` `qwen-image-plus-2026-01-09` `qwen-image-plus`
```bash
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/generate_image.py --prompt "a beautiful sunset over mountains" --model qwen-image-plus-2026-01-09 --api-key sk-xxx
```
## API Key
You can obtain the API key and run the image generation command in the following order.
- Get apiKey from `models.providers.bailian.apiKey` in `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`
- Or get from `skills."qwen-image".apiKey` in `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`
- Or get from `DASHSCOPE_API_KEY` environment variable
- Or Get your API key from: https://dashscope.console.aliyun.com/
## Options
**Sizes:**
- `1664*928` (default) - 16:9 landscape
- `1024*1024` - Square format
- `720*1280` - 9:16 portrait
- `1280*720` - 16:9 landscape (smaller)
**Additional flags:**
- `--negative-prompt "unwanted elements"` - Specify what to avoid
- `--no-prompt-extend` - Disable automatic prompt enhancement
- `--watermark` - Add watermark to generated image
- `--no-verify-ssl` - Disable SSL certificate verification (use when behind corporate proxy)
## Workflow
1. Execute the generate_image.py script with the user's prompt
2. Parse the script output and find the line starting with `MEDIA_URL:`
3. Extract the image URL from that line (format: `MEDIA_URL: https://...`)
4. Display the image to the user using markdown syntax: ``
5. Do NOT download or save the image unless the user specifically requests it
## Notes
- Supports both Chinese and English prompts
- By default, returns image URL directly without downloading
- The script prints `MEDIA_URL:` in the output - extract this URL and display it using markdown image syntax: ``
- Always look for the line starting with `MEDIA_URL:` in the script output and render the image for the user
- Default negative prompt helps avoid common AI artifacts
- Images are hosted on Alibaba Cloud OSS with temporary access URLs
Version history
- Initial release of the qwen-image skill. - Generates high-quality AI images using the Alibaba Cloud Qwen Image API (DashScope). - Supports both Chinese and English text prompts. - Provides various image sizes and advanced options such as negative prompts and watermarking. - Returns image URLs for easy viewing; local saving is available by request. - Automatic extraction and markdown rendering of images from script output.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You need a DashScope API key from Alibaba Cloud. Sign up at dashscope.aliyun.com to get one. There may be free credits for new accounts.
Installation method
Send this prompt to your agent to install the skill
npx clawhub@latest install qwen-imageSkill info
Files
Skill data sourced from ClawHub