Content News Thai

Generate news-style post images with Thai text overlay + captions for social media.

Setup (first time only)

Run the setup script to install dependencies (canvas, Thai fonts):

bash <SKILL_DIR>/scripts/setup.sh

On Docker/VPS this installs: libcairo2, libpango, Thai fonts (Kanit, Prompt, Sarabun).

On macOS: uses Homebrew for cairo/pango.

Generate News Image

cd <SKILL_DIR>/scripts && node gen-news.mjs '<json>'

Parameters

Example

cd <SKILL_DIR>/scripts && node gen-news.mjs '{"headline":"AI กำลังเปลี่ยนวงการค้าปลีก","sub":"ยอดขายพุ่ง 40% ใน 6 เดือน","badge":"BREAKING NEWS","source":"Reuters • มี.ค. 2026","brandName":"MY BRAND","output":"/tmp/news_post.jpg"}'

Output: JSON {"status":"done","output":"/tmp/news_post.jpg","size":"1080x1350","type":"image"}

Background Image

Two approaches:

1. With bgImage — provide a path/URL to a photo. The script covers it with dark gradient for text readability.
2. Without bgImage — generates a dark gradient background with subtle grid pattern. Good for text-focused posts.

For best results, generate a background image first (use the AI model's image generation), save it, then pass the path as bgImage.

Workflow: Full Content Set

When asked to create a complete content set:

1. Write headline + sub — short, punchy, Thai-friendly
2. Generate background — use AI image gen or use bgColor for clean look
3. Run gen-news.mjs — creates 1080x1350 image with Thai text overlay
4. Write caption — storytelling style, short sentences, end with engaging question
5. Return — image path + caption to user

Caption Style Guide

• Open with a scroll-stopping hook (short, impactful)
• Tell the story with short sentences, reveal layer by layer
• Include the brand's perspective/opinion
• End with: impact summary → specific question → soft share cue (if appropriate)
• Add 3-5 relevant hashtags
• Do NOT end with generic "คิดเห็นยังไงคอมเมนต์มา"

Troubleshooting

• "canvas" error → rerun setup.sh
• Fonts look wrong → check assets/fonts/ has .ttf files, rerun setup.sh
• bgImage not found → use absolute path or URL