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meme-generation

Create meme PNGs from a topic by choosing a familiar template and writing short captions. The skill uses Pillow to place readable text on templates or custom images, with optional text bars above and below.

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Create meme PNGs from templates with Pillow text overlay.

NousResearch/hermes-agent
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Good for

  • Turn everyday frustrations into meme images
  • Show a preference using a comparison template
  • Add short captions to an existing image
  • Create an original meme with an image generation tool

Overview

What it does

Combines an image and short captions to create a meme PNG. It chooses a template to suit the joke, such as confusion, a dilemma, or competing preferences, then adds text with Pillow. There are 10 templates with adjusted text positions, plus around 100 familiar imgflip templates searchable by name or ID. You can also supply an image and place captions directly on it or in black bars above and below with white text.

When it helps

Use it to illustrate frustrations at work or in everyday life, or to compare two choices humorously. If a familiar template does not fit, an available image generation tool can create the scene before captions are added.

Example requests

  • “Make a This is Fine meme about a late-night server outage.”
  • “Make an image comparing sleep with watching another episode.”
  • “Add short captions above and below this image.”

Notes

Requires Python and Pillow. Templates come from the external imgflip API, and downloaded images are cached. Creating original images requires image_generate. Keep captions short and match the template’s number of fields. The source instructions prohibit hateful, abusive, or personally targeted content.

This overview was written by AI (OpenAI Codex) from the public SKILL.md. Check the original below for the exact behavior.

Objective evaluation

AI rated this skill on four points using only the contents of its SKILL.md. Stars and popularity are not taken into account.

Clear instructionsIs it clear when to use it and what it does?
AGoodIt identifies meme requests as the trigger and describes template selection through PNG output.
Concrete stepsAre steps, inputs, outputs, and examples spelled out?
AGoodIt specifies generate_meme.py commands, caption field counts, output paths, and image verification criteria.
SafetyAre sending data, deleting files, and running commands disclosed?
BPartly lackingIt directs script execution and image downloads and saves, but provides no procedure for checking existing output files.
Easy setupDoes it need few tools or API keys, and are they documented?
BPartly lackingIt assumes Python, Pillow, and Hermes directory locations without dependency installation instructions.

The total counts each point as A = 25, B = 15, C = 5. Rated by AI (OpenAI Codex) as of Oct 20, 2026. Treat it as a guide and read the original before installing.

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Files included (5)

  • SKILL.md5.4 KB
  • EXAMPLES.md1.1 KB
  • scripts/.gitignore8 B
  • scripts/generate_meme.py16.3 KB
  • scripts/templates.json4.1 KB

SKILL.md (original)

Review the instructions the agent will receive before you install.

Meme Generation

Generate actual meme images from a topic. Picks a template, writes captions, and renders a real .png file with text overlay.

When to Use

  • User asks you to make or generate a meme
  • User wants a meme about a specific topic, situation, or frustration
  • User says "meme this" or similar

Available Templates

The script supports any of the ~100 popular imgflip templates by name or ID, plus 10 curated templates with hand-tuned text positioning.

Curated Templates (custom text placement)

IDNameFieldsBest for
this-is-fineThis is Finetop, bottomchaos, denial
drakeDrake Hotline Blingreject, approverejecting/preferring
distracted-boyfriendDistracted Boyfrienddistraction, current, persontemptation, shifting priorities
two-buttonsTwo Buttonsleft, right, personimpossible choice
expanding-brainExpanding Brain4 levelsescalating irony
change-my-mindChange My Mindstatementhot takes
woman-yelling-at-catWoman Yelling at Catwoman, catarguments
one-does-not-simplyOne Does Not Simplytop, bottomdeceptively hard things
grus-planGru's Planstep1-3, realizationplans that backfire
batman-slapping-robinBatman Slapping Robinrobin, batmanshutting down bad ideas

Dynamic Templates (from imgflip API)

Any template not in the curated list can be used by name or imgflip ID. These get smart default text positioning (top/bottom for 2-field, evenly spaced for 3+). Search with:

python "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/generate_meme.py" --search "disaster"

Procedure

Mode 1: Classic Template (default)

  1. Read the user's topic and identify the core dynamic (chaos, dilemma, preference, irony, etc.)
  2. Pick the template that best matches. Use the "Best for" column, or search with --search.
  3. Write short captions for each field (8-12 words max per field, shorter is better).
  4. Find the skill's script directory: 
    SKILL_DIR=$(dirname "$(find ~/.hermes/skills -path '*/meme-generation/SKILL.md' 2>/dev/null | head -1)")
  5. Run the generator: 
    python "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/generate_meme.py" <template_id> ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "caption 1" "caption 2" ...
  6. Return the image with MEDIA:~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png

Mode 2: Custom AI Image (when image_generate is available)

Use this when no classic template fits, or when the user wants something original.

  1. Write the captions first.
  2. Use image_generate to create a scene that matches the meme concept. Do NOT include any text in the image prompt — text will be added by the script. Describe only the visual scene.
  3. Find the generated image path from the image_generate result URL. Download it to a local path if needed.
  4. Run the script with --image to overlay text, choosing a mode:
    • Overlay (text directly on image, white with black outline): 
      python "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/generate_meme.py" --image /path/to/scene.png ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "top text" "bottom text"
    • Bars (black bars above/below with white text — cleaner, always readable): 
      python "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/generate_meme.py" --image /path/to/scene.png --bars ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "top text" "bottom text"
    Use --bars when the image is busy/detailed and text would be hard to read on top of it.
  5. Verify with vision (if vision_analyze is available): Check the result looks good: 
    vision_analyze(image_url="~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png", question="Is the text legible and well-positioned? Does the meme work visually?")
    If the vision model flags issues (text hard to read, bad placement, etc.), try the other mode (switch between overlay and bars) or regenerate the scene.
  6. Return the image with MEDIA:~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png

Examples

"debugging production at 2 AM":

python generate_meme.py this-is-fine ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "SERVERS ARE ON FIRE" "This is fine"

"choosing between sleep and one more episode":

python generate_meme.py drake ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "Getting 8 hours of sleep" "One more episode at 3 AM"

"the stages of a Monday morning":

python generate_meme.py expanding-brain ~/.hermes/cache/scratch/meme.png "Setting an alarm" "Setting 5 alarms" "Sleeping through all alarms" "Working from bed"

Listing Templates

To see all available templates:

python generate_meme.py --list

Pitfalls

  • Keep captions SHORT. Memes with long text look terrible.
  • Match the number of text arguments to the template's field count.
  • Pick the template that fits the joke structure, not just the topic.
  • Do not generate hateful, abusive, or personally targeted content.
  • The script caches template images in scripts/.cache/ after first download.

Verification

The output is correct if:

  • A .png file was created at the output path
  • Text is legible (white with black outline) on the template
  • The joke lands — caption matches the template's intended structure
  • File can be delivered via MEDIA: path

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