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Image Manipulation Image Magick

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Process and manipulate images using ImageMagick. Supports resizing, format conversion, batch processing, and retrieving image metadata. Use when working with images, creating thumbnails, resizing wallpapers, or performing batch image operations.
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This skill provides a structured approach to leveraging ImageMagick for automated image manipulation tasks. It covers essential operations such as resizing, format conversion, and metadata retrieval, with cross-platform support for Windows (PowerShell) and Unix-based systems (Bash). The skill emphasizes robust patterns for batch processing, conditional logic based on image properties, and proper environment configuration.

What it does

  • Resizes single or multiple images while maintaining aspect ratios.
  • Extracts image dimensions and detailed metadata.
  • Converts images between various file formats.
  • Automates batch processing of image directories.
  • Provides conditional logic to process images based on specific dimensions.
  • Offers cross-platform patterns for PowerShell and Bash environments.

When to use it

  • When you need to automate image resizing or thumbnail generation.
  • When you need to extract metadata from large collections of images.
  • When you need to perform batch format conversions.
  • When you need to filter and process images based on their resolution or properties.
  • When building automated pipelines for wallpaper or asset management.

Advantages

  • Provides consistent patterns for both Windows and Linux/macOS.
  • Includes robust error handling and path resolution for the ImageMagick executable.
  • Demonstrates efficient batch processing techniques.
  • Offers clear, reusable code patterns for common image tasks.
  • Supports conditional processing to optimize performance.

Usage examples

“Resize all images in the current directory to 427x240 pixels.”
The agent will iterate through the files and apply the resize command to each, saving them with a prefix.
“Get the dimensions of all images in a folder.”
The agent will output a list of filenames paired with their respective width and height.
“Only resize images that are larger than 1920 pixels wide.”
The agent will check the metadata of each image and conditionally apply the resize operation.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/github/image-manipulation-image-magick/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip image-manipulation-image-magick.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by jamesmontemagno

Image Manipulation with ImageMagick

This skill enables image processing and manipulation tasks using ImageMagick across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Resize images (single or batch)

  • Get image dimensions and metadata

  • Convert between image formats

  • Create thumbnails

  • Process wallpapers for different screen sizes

  • Batch process multiple images with specific criteria

Prerequisites

  • ImageMagick installed on the system

  • Windows: PowerShell with ImageMagick available as magick (or at C:\Program Files\ImageMagick-*\magick.exe)

  • Linux/macOS: Bash with ImageMagick installed via package manager (apt, brew, etc.)

Core Capabilities

1. Image Information

  • Get image dimensions (width x height)

  • Retrieve detailed metadata (format, color space, etc.)

  • Identify image format

2. Image Resizing

  • Resize single images

  • Batch resize multiple images

  • Create thumbnails with specific dimensions

  • Maintain aspect ratios

3. Batch Processing

  • Process images based on dimensions

  • Filter and process specific file types

  • Apply transformations to multiple files

Usage Examples

Example 0: Resolve magick executable

PowerShell (Windows):

# Prefer ImageMagick on PATH
$magick = (Get-Command magick -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)?.Source

# Fallback: common install pattern under Program Files
if (-not $magick) {
    $magick = Get-ChildItem "C:\\Program Files\\ImageMagick-*\\magick.exe" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
        Select-Object -First 1 -ExpandProperty FullName
}

if (-not $magick) {
    throw "ImageMagick not found. Install it and/or add 'magick' to PATH."
}

Bash (Linux/macOS):

# Check if magick is available on PATH
if ! command -v magick &> /dev/null; then
    echo "ImageMagick not found. Install it using your package manager:"
    echo "  Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install imagemagick"
    echo "  macOS: brew install imagemagick"
    exit 1
fi
Example 1: Get Image Dimensions

PowerShell (Windows):

# For a single image
& $magick identify -format "%wx%h" path/to/image.jpg

# For multiple images
Get-ChildItem "path/to/images/*" | ForEach-Object { 
    $dimensions = & $magick identify -format "%f: %wx%h`n" $_.FullName
    Write-Host $dimensions 
}

Bash (Linux/macOS):

# For a single image
magick identify -format "%wx%h" path/to/image.jpg

# For multiple images
for img in path/to/images/*; do
    magick identify -format "%f: %wx%h\n" "$img"
done
Example 2: Resize Images

PowerShell (Windows):

# Resize a single image
& $magick input.jpg -resize 427x240 output.jpg

# Batch resize images
Get-ChildItem "path/to/images/*" | ForEach-Object { 
    & $magick $_.FullName -resize 427x240 "path/to/output/thumb_$($_.Name)"
}

Bash (Linux/macOS):

# Resize a single image
magick input.jpg -resize 427x240 output.jpg

# Batch resize images
for img in path/to/images/*; do
    filename=$(basename "$img")
    magick "$img" -resize 427x240 "path/to/output/thumb_$filename"
done
Example 3: Get Detailed Image Information

PowerShell (Windows):

# Get verbose information about an image
& $magick identify -verbose path/to/image.jpg

Bash (Linux/macOS):

# Get verbose information about an image
magick identify -verbose path/to/image.jpg
Example 4: Process Images Based on Dimensions

PowerShell (Windows):

Get-ChildItem "path/to/images/*" | ForEach-Object { 
    $dimensions = & $magick identify -format "%w,%h" $_.FullName
    if ($dimensions) {
        $width,$height = $dimensions -split ','
        if ([int]$width -eq 2560 -or [int]$height -eq 1440) {
            Write-Host "Processing $($_.Name)"
            & $magick $_.FullName -resize 427x240 "path/to/output/thumb_$($_.Name)"
        }
    }
}

Bash (Linux/macOS):

for img in path/to/images/*; do
    dimensions=$(magick identify -format "%w,%h" "$img")
    if [[ -n "$dimensions" ]]; then
        width=$(echo "$dimensions" | cut -d',' -f1)
        height=$(echo "$dimensions" | cut -d',' -f2)
        if [[ "$width" -eq 2560 || "$height" -eq 1440 ]]; then
            filename=$(basename "$img")
            echo "Processing $filename"
            magick "$img" -resize 427x240 "path/to/output/thumb_$filename"
        fi
    fi
done

Guidelines

  1. Always quote file paths - Use quotes around file paths that might contain spaces

  2. Use the & operator (PowerShell) - Invoke the magick executable using & in PowerShell

  3. Store the path in a variable (PowerShell) - Assign the ImageMagick path to $magick for cleaner code

  4. Wrap in loops - When processing multiple files, use ForEach-Object (PowerShell) or for loops (Bash)

  5. Verify dimensions first - Check image dimensions before processing to avoid unnecessary operations

  6. Use appropriate resize flags - Consider using ! to force exact dimensions or ^ for minimum dimensions

Common Patterns

PowerShell Patterns
Pattern: Store ImageMagick Path
$magick = (Get-Command magick).Source
Pattern: Get Dimensions as Variables
$dimensions = & $magick identify -format "%w,%h" $_.FullName
$width,$height = $dimensions -split ','
Pattern: Conditional Processing
if ([int]$width -gt 1920) {
    & $magick $_.FullName -resize 1920x1080 $outputPath
}
Pattern: Create Thumbnails
& $magick $_.FullName -resize 427x240 "thumbnails/thumb_$($_.Name)"
Bash Patterns
Pattern: Check ImageMagick Installation
command -v magick &> /dev/null || { echo "ImageMagick required"; exit 1; }
Pattern: Get Dimensions as Variables
dimensions=$(magick identify -format "%w,%h" "$img")
width=$(echo "$dimensions" | cut -d',' -f1)
height=$(echo "$dimensions" | cut -d',' -f2)
Pattern: Conditional Processing
if [[ "$width" -gt 1920 ]]; then
    magick "$img" -resize 1920x1080 "$outputPath"
fi
Pattern: Create Thumbnails
filename=$(basename "$img")
magick "$img" -resize 427x240 "thumbnails/thumb_$filename"

Limitations

  • Large batch operations may be memory-intensive

  • Some complex operations may require additional ImageMagick delegates

  • On older Linux systems, use convert instead of magick (ImageMagick 6.x vs 7.x)

Files

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: GitHub Copilot

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

“Works with” means the tool reads the open Agent Skills format; a skill written for one tool may use features others lack.

The author says: Requires ImageMagick installed and available as `magick` on PATH. Cross-platform examples provided for PowerShell (Windows) and Bash (Linux/macOS).

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github/awesome-copilot · skills/image-manipulation-image-magick · commit 797337f
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