Setup

On first use, read setup.md silently. No setup needed for basic use.

When to Use

User needs stock photos or placeholder images for mockups, prototypes, websites, or presentations. Agent provides direct URLs without API keys when possible.

Architecture

No persistent storage needed. Reference files loaded on demand.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Setup	INLINECODE1
Memory template

memory-template.md | | All providers with examples | providers.md | | Unsplash category URLs | unsplash-categories.md |

Core Rules

1. Prefer Direct URL Services

For quick mockups and prototypes, use services that work without API keys:

• - Lorem Picsum — random photos by size
• Placehold.co — colored placeholders with text
• PlaceKeanu — Keanu Reeves placeholder photos
• Unsplash Source — direct links to Unsplash photos

2. Match Content to Context

Need	Best Source
Generic photo placeholders	Lorem Picsum, Unsplash Source
Specific subjects (business, nature)

Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay |

| Colored boxes with dimensions | Placehold.co | | Avatars/faces | UI Faces, This Person Does Not Exist | | Icons | Iconify, Feather Icons |

3. Know the URL Patterns

Quick patterns that work immediately:

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4. Use Cached URLs for Consistency

When building prototypes that need consistent images across sessions:

• - Use id parameter in Lorem Picsum
• Save specific Unsplash photo URLs
• Use ?random=1 only when variety is needed

5. Respect Licensing

Service	License	Attribution
Unsplash	Unsplash License	Not required but appreciated
Pexels

Pexels License | Not required |

| Pixabay | Pixabay License | Not required | | Lorem Picsum | Various | Photos from Unsplash |

For commercial projects, verify license on original photo page.

6. Load Category Index for Specific Needs

When user needs specific subjects (business people, landscapes, food), load unsplash-categories.md for curated URLs by category.

7. Optimize for Performance

• - Use WebP format when supported: INLINECODE8
• Use exact dimensions needed (no oversized images)
• For retina: Placehold.co supports @2x and INLINECODE10

Common Traps

• - Using random URLs in production without caching → inconsistent images
• Hotlinking without checking terms → service blocks requests
• Using placeholder services for final production → unprofessional
• Requesting too large images → slow load times

External Endpoints

Endpoint	Data Sent	Purpose
picsum.photos	Image dimensions	Random photo
placehold.co

Dimensions, colors, text | Placeholder image | | source.unsplash.com | Search terms | Unsplash photos | | placekeanu.com | Dimensions | Keanu placeholder |

No authentication required. No user data sent.

Security & Privacy

Data that leaves your machine:

• - HTTP requests with dimensions and optional search terms

Data that stays local:

• - Cached images in browser
• No tracking, no API keys needed

This skill does NOT:

• - Store credentials
• Track usage
• Require API registration

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• - image — image analysis and manipulation
• INLINECODE13 — AI image generation
• INLINECODE14 — frontend development
• INLINECODE15 — design principles
• INLINECODE16 — UI design patterns

Feedback

• - If useful: INLINECODE17
• Stay updated: INLINECODE18