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Image Generation

Generate images from text prompts using generateImage. Enter a description, click generate, and see the AI-created image.

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Installation

Option 1: Install via CLI

pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add https://ai-sdk-patterns.vercel.app/r/image-generation

Automatically installs the pattern and its dependencies in your project.

Option 2: Copy or Download

Download the complete pattern as a standalone Next.js project.

Usage

1. Set up environment variables

# .env.local
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_key
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key
GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY=your_google_key

Add your AI provider API key to enable real functionality.

2. Run the development server

npm run dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
yarn dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to see the pattern in action.

3. Customize for your needs

The pattern is ready to use. Modify the components, API routes, and styling to fit your application.

  • Update the UI components in app/page.tsx
  • Modify API logic in app/api/
  • Adjust styling with Tailwind CSS classes
  • Add your own business logic and data sources

Use Cases

Social Media Content Creation

Generate custom images, graphics, and visual content for social media posts, stories, and campaigns.

Product Mockup Generation

Create product visualizations, packaging designs, and marketing materials from text descriptions.

Art and Design Tools

Build platforms for generating unique digital art, illustrations, and design assets for creative projects.

Marketing Visual Creation

Develop tools that generate banners, ads, infographics, and promotional materials for marketing campaigns.

Technical Details

Dependencies

• Next.js 16+ (App Router)
• AI SDK v6
• React 19+
• Tailwind CSS
• TypeScript

Files Included

• app/page.tsx
• app/api/generate-image/route.ts

Related patterns

Structured Output

Generate typed, validated JSON data using Zod schemas and the generateObject function.

Click generate to create an image

🔒 Demo mode - uses image generation models with real AI providers