youtube-thumbnail

Render 1280×720 YouTube thumbnails from two headshots and a headline.

24|8|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault --skill youtube-thumbnail-timscheuerai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-thumbnail
Source: https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault/tree/main/skills/youtube-thumbnail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timscheuerai/content-vault --skill youtube-thumbnail-timscheuerai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designing on-brand, high-CTR YouTube thumbnails for two-person interviews by automating face cutouts, layout, and rendering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-face composition: left-right headshots with a bold highlight.
  • Brand-consistent rendering: 1280x720 PNGs in dark or light skin themes.
  • Automation-ready workflow: HTML-to-PNG render via headless browser, rembg integration.
  • Use Case: For podcast episodes or guest conversations, generating thumbnails with consistent typography and lockups.

Quick Start

Provide two headshots and a headline to generate a 1280×720 YouTube thumbnail using the brand tokens.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-thumbnail

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design YouTube thumbnails for two-person interviews to maximize CTR?▼

To design YouTube thumbnails for two-person interviews, you need two face cutouts and a bold headline. This process uses rembg for background removal and HTML-to-PNG rendering to create a 1280×720 frame with a single accent color that passes contrast checks.

What is the best way to automate face cutouts for podcast episode thumbnails?▼

Automating face cutouts for podcast episode thumbnails requires using rembg to remove backgrounds from headshots. The extracted images are then placed in a left-right composition on a 1280×720 frame, rendered via a headless browser from HTML to PNG.

Do I need rembg and headless browser rendering to generate high-CTR thumbnails?▼

Yes, rembg and headless browser rendering are required to generate high-CTR thumbnails. The workflow enforces rembg cutouts for clean face isolation and HTML-to-PNG conversion to apply brand tokens, typography, and contrast checks.

Can I use my own brand colors and themes for two-face YouTube thumbnails?▼

You can use your own brand colors and themes for two-face YouTube thumbnails by applying brand tokens. The rendering supports dark or light skin themes, enforcing a single accent color alongside a bold HL + REST headline on the 1280×720 frame.

What are the limitations when creating 1280×720 thumbnails for guest conversations?▼

Limitations when creating 1280×720 thumbnails for guest conversations include strict composition rules: exactly two face cutouts, one bold HL + REST headline, and a single accent color. Outputs must pass squint-test criteria and contrast checks before logging paths.

Does the YouTube thumbnail rendering process support @2x resolution exports?▼

The YouTube thumbnail rendering process supports @2x resolution exports alongside standard 1x scaling. It outputs 1280×720 PNG files using HTML-to-PNG rendering via a headless browser, ensuring high-resolution brand-consistent visuals for podcasts.