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How to use the Aura Asset Images agent skill
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
The aura-asset-images skill teaches an AI agent to search the Aura Assets library at aura.build/assets for stock-style images such as backgrounds, abstract wallpapers, architecture, portraits and headshots. It is meant for design mockups and marketing work where you need imagery quickly. After following this guide you will know what an agent skill is, how to install this one, how to phrase a request so the agent uses it, and what to check before using the images.
Aura Asset ImagesMengTo/Skills · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the aura-asset-images ZIP from the agent-skills/media/aura-asset-images page in the directory.
- 2Unzip into a skills folder. Extract it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or into .claude/skills/ inside one project.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. In the Claude apps, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- 4Ask for a category. Request images by category, such as backgrounds, abstract, architecture, portraits or headshots, and state the use case.
- 5Review the five candidates. Compare the returned links and pick the ones that match your layout and colour needs.
- 6Try the higher-res variant. Swap _800w for _1600w where it works; if it 404s, keep _800w and download from the asset page.
- 7Crop and check licence. Crop to the ratio you need and confirm the licence terms on the asset page before final use.
What an agent skill is and what this one makes the agent do
An agent skill is a folder with a SKILL.md file that tells an AI agent when to use a capability and how to carry it out. This skill is named aura-asset-images and its description says it is for high-quality stock-style images from Aura Assets, similar to Unsplash.
When the skill applies, the agent searches Aura Assets by tag, picks five strong candidates per category, and returns direct image URLs. It also suggests a higher-resolution variant of each link and gives advice on crop ratios and export sizes. The agent returns a shortlist of existing image links; it does not generate new images.
- Searches by tags such as background, abstract, architecture, portrait and headshot
- Returns five image URLs per category
- Suggests _1600w variants where available, with _800w as fallback
- Advises on crop ratios for avatars, headshots, heroes, wallpapers and stories
Install the skill from the ZIP
Download the ZIP for agent-skills/media/aura-asset-images from the directory page. Unzip it into your personal skills folder, ~/.claude/skills/, so the skill is available across your projects. To limit it to one project, unzip it into that project's .claude/skills/ folder instead.
If you use the Claude apps instead of files on disk, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- Personal install: ~/.claude/skills/
- Project install: .claude/skills/ inside your project
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Trigger the skill with a natural request
You do not need a special command. Ask for the kind of image you want in plain language, naming the category and what the image is for. The skill's description focuses on design mockups and marketing, so mention those uses.
The skill's own search tip is to use tags such as background, abstract, architecture, portrait or headshot. Including one of these words in your request helps match the workflow.
- "Find five background images for a landing page hero on Aura Assets."
- "I need abstract wallpaper options for a mobile app mockup, portrait orientation."
- "Give me five headshot candidates for a team page, cropped to 4:5."
Use the resolutions and crop guidance
Many links end in _800w. The skill says many images support a larger _1600w variant, so the agent will suggest swapping the suffix. If a _1600w link returns a 404, keep the _800w link and open the asset page to download or export the image yourself.
Crop to the ratio that fits your layout. Avatars use 1:1, headshots 4:5 or 3:4, website heroes and large backgrounds 16:9, and mobile wallpapers or stories 9:16. For faces, keep the eyes about one third from the top and avoid cutting the chin or forehead. For backgrounds, keep horizon lines and leave 30–50% negative space for text.
- 16:9 suggested exports: 1920×1080 or 2400×1350
- 9:16 suggested export: 1080×1920
- Desktop wallpaper: 2560×1600 or 2880×1800
- Headshot: 800×1000 or 1200×1500 at 4:5; 1500×2000 at 3:4
- Avatar fallback: 512×512
https://www.aura.build/assets?q=<tag>&order=popularCheck licensing and safety before you publish
The skill declares no required dependencies and does not run scripts. It does use the network, because it searches aura.build and returns links to images hosted on Supabase storage. The skill's own notes say the SKILL.md does not state the license terms for Aura assets, so check each asset page before using an image in a commercial project.
The portrait and headshot picks come with no consent or usage information. Do not use them to represent identifiable real people without checking the asset page first.
- Confirm license terms on the asset page before any final commercial use
- Do not treat the links as guaranteed; some _1600w variants may return 404
- Do not search for specific real people with this skill
What people use it for
- Placeholder backgrounds and abstract wallpapers for a design mockup
- Hero background candidates for a landing page, cropped to 16:9
- Architecture images for a feature section at 1600×900
- Headshot placeholders for a team or about page, cropped to 4:5
- Mobile wallpaper or story visuals at 9:16
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the aura-asset-images skill?
Download the ZIP from the skill's page in the directory and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Does the aura-asset-images skill require anything else?
The skill lists no required dependencies. It runs no scripts but does use the network to search aura.build/assets and return image links.
Is it free to use Aura Assets images?
The SKILL.md does not state the license terms for Aura assets. Check the asset page for each image before using it, especially in commercial work.
Why does a _1600w image link show a 404 error?
The skill notes that some _1600w variants may 404. Keep the _800w link in that case and download or export the image from the Aura asset page.
What is an alternative to this skill?
The skill is modelled on Unsplash, which you can search directly for stock-style photos. This skill focuses on Aura Assets and returns five candidate links per category with crop guidance.
Can the skill create new images for me?
No. According to its description, it returns links to existing images from the Aura Assets library rather than generating new ones.
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Our verdict
Use this skill if you are a designer, marketer or creator who needs a quick shortlist of stock-style backgrounds, wallpapers, architecture and portrait links with crop guidance for mockups or placeholders. Pick something else if you need confirmed licensing for a commercial release, guaranteed-working links, or images of identifiable real people.
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