Nano Banana - Gemini Native Image Generation
Generate images with Google Gemini native image models via inference.sh CLI.
Quick Start
curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input '{"prompt": "a banana in space, photorealistic"}'
Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from
dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.
Models
| Model | App ID | Speed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Pro Image | google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview | Slower | Best |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash Image | google/gemini-2-5-flash-image | Fast | Excellent |
Search Gemini Image Apps
infsh app list --search "gemini image"
Examples
Basic Text-to-Image
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input '{
"prompt": "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars"
}'
Multiple Images
infsh app run google/gemini-2-5-flash-image --input '{
"prompt": "Minimalist logo design for a coffee shop",
"num_images": 4
}'
Custom Aspect Ratio
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input '{
"prompt": "Panoramic mountain landscape with northern lights",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}'
Image Editing (with input image)
infsh app run google/gemini-2-5-flash-image --input '{
"prompt": "Add a rainbow in the sky",
"images": ["https://example.com/landscape.jpg"]
}'
High Resolution (4K)
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input '{
"prompt": "Detailed illustration of a medieval castle",
"resolution": "4K"
}'
With Google Search Grounding
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input '{
"prompt": "Current weather in Tokyo visualized as an artistic scene",
"enable_google_search": true
}'
Input Options
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
prompt | string | Required. What to generate or change |
images | array | Input images for editing (up to 14) |
num_images | integer | Number of images to generate |
aspect_ratio | string | Output ratio: "1:1", "16:9", "9:16", "4:3", "3:4", "auto" |
resolution | string | "1K", "2K", "4K" (Gemini 3 Pro only) |
output_format | string | Output format for images |
enable_google_search | boolean | Enable real-time info grounding |
Prompt Tips
Styles: photorealistic, illustration, watercolor, oil painting, digital art, anime, 3D render
Composition: close-up, wide shot, aerial view, macro, portrait, landscape
Lighting: natural light, studio lighting, golden hour, dramatic shadows, neon
Details: add specific details about textures, colors, mood, atmosphere
Sample Workflow
# 1. Generate sample input to see all options
infsh app sample google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --save input.json
# 2. Edit the prompt
# 3. Run
infsh app run google/gemini-3-pro-image-preview --input input.json
Related Skills
# Full platform skill (all 150+ apps)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@inference-sh
# All image generation models
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
# Video generation (for image-to-video)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-video-generation
Browse all image apps: infsh app list --category image
Documentation
- Running Apps - How to run apps via CLI
- Streaming Results - Real-time progress updates
- File Handling - Working with images