Image Generation with DALL-E ↗
noSummary: Learn how to use DALL-E for AI-powered image generation in your CrewAI projects
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Learn how to use DALL-E for AI-powered image generation in your CrewAI projects
CrewAI supports integration with OpenAI’s DALL-E, allowing your AI agents to generate images as part of their tasks. This guide will walk you through how to set up and use the DALL-E tool in your CrewAI projects.
Prerequisites#
- crewAI installed (latest version)
- OpenAI API key with access to DALL-E
Setting Up the DALL-E Tool#
from crewai_tools import DallETool
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```python
@agent
def researcher(self) -> Agent:
return Agent(
config=self.agents_config['researcher'],
tools=[SerperDevTool(), DallETool()], # Add DallETool to the list of tools
allow_delegation=False,
verbose=True
)
```
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## Using the DALL-E Tool
Once you've added the DALL-E tool to your agent, it can generate images based on text prompts. The tool will return a URL to the generated image, which can be used in the agent's output or passed to other agents for further processing.
### Example Agent Configuration
```yaml
role: >
LinkedIn Profile Senior Data Researcher
goal: >
Uncover detailed LinkedIn profiles based on provided name {name} and domain {domain}
Generate a Dall-e image based on domain {domain}
backstory: >
You're a seasoned researcher with a knack for uncovering the most relevant LinkedIn profiles.
Known for your ability to navigate LinkedIn efficiently, you excel at gathering and presenting
professional information clearly and concisely.Expected Output#
The agent with the DALL-E tool will be able to generate the image and provide a URL in its response. You can then download the image.

Best Practices#
- Be specific in your image generation prompts to get the best results.
- Consider generation time - Image generation can take some time, so factor this into your task planning.
- Follow usage policies - Always comply with OpenAI’s usage policies when generating images.
Troubleshooting#
- Check API access - Ensure your OpenAI API key has access to DALL-E.
- Version compatibility - Check that you’re using the latest version of crewAI and crewai-tools.
- Tool configuration - Verify that the DALL-E tool is correctly added to the agent’s tool list.
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