name: minimax-image-understanding
description: Analyze images using AI with MiniMax understand_image tool
parameters:
prompt: Question or analysis request for the image
image_url: Image URL or local file path

MiniMax Image Understanding Skill

Use this skill when you need to analyze, describe, or extract information from images.

When to Use

Use understand_image when:

• Screenshots: Error messages, UI issues, code in screenshots
• Visual content: Photos, diagrams, charts, graphs
• Documents: Extracting text from images (OCR), understanding layouts
• UI/UX analysis: Evaluating designs, identifying components
• Visual debugging: Understanding visual bugs or layout issues

When NOT to Use

Do NOT use understand_image when:

• Image is already described in the conversation
• The image is a simple icon or emoji you recognize
• No image is provided or the image URL is inaccessible
• Redundant with existing context (e.g., file contents already visible)

Usage

understand_image({
  prompt: "What do you see in this image?",
  image_url: "https://example.com/screenshot.png"
})

Crafting Effective Prompts

For Descriptions

• "Describe what's in this image in detail"
• "What is the main subject of this image?"
• "Describe the visual style and composition"

For Code/Technical

• "What code is shown in this screenshot?"
• "Extract all text from this image"
• "Identify the UI framework/components used"

For Analysis

• "Analyze this UI design and suggest improvements"
• "What emotions or mood does this image convey?"
• "Compare this design to Material Design principles"

For OCR/Text Extraction

• "Extract all text from this image"
• "Read the error message in this screenshot"
• "What does the label say in this image?"

Image Sources

Supports:
- HTTP/HTTPS URLs: Direct image links
- Local paths: Absolute or relative paths to image files
- Base64: Encoded images (if the URL scheme indicates it)

Examples

Error Analysis

understand_image({
  prompt: "What is the error message and where is it located in this screenshot?",
  image_url: "./error-screenshot.png"
})

Code Screenshot

understand_image({
  prompt: "What code is shown in this screenshot? Please transcribe it exactly.",
  image_url: "https://example.com/code.png"
})

Design Review

understand_image({
  prompt: "Analyze this UI design. What is working well and what could be improved?",
  image_url: "https://example.com/mockup.png"
})

Tips

1. Be specific in your prompt about what you want to know
2. Mention format if you need structured output (e.g., "list all elements")
3. Include context if the image is part of a larger task
4. For screenshots, specify if you need full-page or just a specific area