Image to Cartoon Generator

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name: mediaio-image-to-cartoon-generator description: Convert photos and images into cartoon-style illustrations using AI via Media.io OpenAPI. Transforms real photos into animated cartoon characters. image to cartoon, cartoon generator, photo to cartoon, cartoonify. metadata: {"openclaw": {"homepage": "https://platform.media.io/docs/", "requires": {"bins": ["curl"], "env": ["MEDIAIO_API_KEY"]}, "primaryEnv": "MEDIAIO_API_KEY"}}

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Media.io Image To Cartoon Generator Skill

Overview

This skill calls Media.io OpenAPI to run cartoon conversion using model code effects-cartoon. The API is asynchronous: 1. Submit generation request and get task_id. 2. Poll task result endpoint until the task is finished.

When To Use

The user wants to convert an image to cartoon style.

The user can provide an image URL reachable by Media.io servers.

The user wants task-based generation with polling.

When Not To Use

The user asks for local file upload only (this API expects image URL input).

The user asks for non-Media.io providers.

The user asks for real-time synchronous image output in one call.

Requirements

Environment Variables

| Variable | Required | Description | |---|---|---| | MEDIAIO_API_KEY | Yes | Media.io OpenAPI key, used in header X-API-KEY. |

Base Headers

Content-Type: application/json

X-API-KEY: $MEDIAIO_API_KEY

Supported Endpoints

1) Query Credits

Method: POST

Endpoint: https://openapi.media.io/user/credits

Body: {}

Purpose: check available credits before generation.

2) Create Cartoon Task

Method: POST

Endpoint: https://openapi.media.io/generation/effects/effects-cartoon

Body:

{
	"data": {
		"images": "https://example.com/input.jpg",
		"ratio": "9:16",
		"batch": "1"
	}
}

Required fields:

- data.images (string URL)

Optional fields:

- data.ratio (string): 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3 - data.batch (string): 1, 2, 3, 4

3) Query Task Result

Method: POST

Endpoint: https://openapi.media.io/generation/result/{task_id}

Body: {}

Path parameter:

- task_id (string, required)

Request and Response Contract

Common Success Envelope

{
	"code": 0,
	"msg": "",
	"data": {},
	"trace_id": "..."
}

Create Task Response

On success, data.task_id is returned.

Task Result Response

data.status can be one of the following values:

- waiting: queued - processing: running - completed: completed successfully - failed: failed - timeout: timed out

data.reason: provides additional context (e.g., success or error message)

When status is completed:

- data.result is an array of output objects with generated URLs - Each result object contains val (internal path), preview (public HTTPS URL), and status (completion status)

Standard Invocation Flow

1. Call user/credits to verify balance. 2. Call effects-cartoon with data.images and optional data.ratio, data.batch. 3. Extract task_id. 4. Poll generation/result/{task_id} every 3 to 5 seconds. 5. Stop when status is completed or failed. 6. Return output URLs from data.result when completed.

cURL Examples

Query Credits

curl --request POST \
	--url https://openapi.media.io/user/credits \
	--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
	--header "X-API-KEY: $MEDIAIO_API_KEY" \
	--data '{}'

Create Cartoon Task

curl --request POST \
	--url https://openapi.media.io/generation/effects/effects-cartoon \
	--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
	--header "X-API-KEY: $MEDIAIO_API_KEY" \
	--data '{
	"data": {
		"images": "https://example.com/input.jpg",
		"ratio": "9:16",
		"batch": "1"
	}
}'

Query Task Result

curl --request POST \
	--url https://openapi.media.io/generation/result/ \
	--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
	--header "X-API-KEY: $MEDIAIO_API_KEY" \
	--data '{}'

#### Successful Response Example

{
	"code": 0,
	"msg": "",
	"data": {
		"task_id": "effect-86f0f82a-36dc-4a7c-928a-721a18ef482f",
		"status": "completed",
		"reason": "success",
		"result": [
			{
				"val": "aicloudtmp/550160908/3/202603/1/combo_tm_alg-20260317165022-802800-60eb3-dwt.png",
				"preview": "https://url_to_generated_image.png",
				"status": "completed"
			}
		]
	},
	"trace_id": "a18315ba568b5c34407808d12cbc8457"
}

Response fields when status is completed:

data.task_id: unique task identifier

data.status: completed indicates successful completion

data.reason: success indicates no error occurred

data.result: array of output objects, each containing:

- val: internal file path of the generated asset - preview: publicly accessible HTTPS URL for the generated asset - status: completed for each result item

Error Handling Guidance

Treat code != 0 as failure.

Typical authentication errors:

- 374004: not authenticated. Apply for an APP KEY at https://developer.media.io/.

Typical request validation error:

- 490000: params error

Typical billing/credits error:

- 490505: insufficient credits. Recharge before invoking generation APIs.

Always include trace_id in logs for troubleshooting.

Agent Behavior Requirements

Validate that input contains a non-empty image URL before calling the create endpoint.

Do not claim immediate output after task creation; always poll by task_id.

If credits are insufficient, return a clear message and stop instead of retry loops.

Avoid exposing raw API keys in logs or responses.

Safety and Compliance Notes

Only process user-provided or user-authorized images.

Do not imply identity verification or biometric certainty from generated images.

Generated output is synthetic media and should be presented as edited content.

References

Media.io platform: https://developer.media.io/

API documentation: https://platform.media.io/docs/