# PlaceKitten - Intelligent Image Processing Library
[](../../TASK.md)
[](#deckbuilder-integration)
[](#smart-cropping-engine)
[](#filter-pipeline)
[](#testing)
PlaceKitten is a comprehensive Python image processing library that provides intelligent image cropping, filtering, and placeholder generation capabilities. Built with advanced computer vision processing and a simple Python API, PlaceKitten creates presentation-ready images with professional quality.
## ✨ Key Features
### 🧠 **Intelligent Processing**
- **Smart Cropping**: Computer vision-based automatic cropping with face detection
- **Rule-of-Thirds**: Optimal composition using professional photography principles
- **9-Step Visualization**: Complete processing pipeline with debug output
- **Aspect Ratio Preservation**: Flexible dimensions with intelligent scaling
### 🎨 **Professional Filters**
- **10+ Filter Options**: Grayscale, sepia, blur, brightness, contrast, and more
- **Method Chaining**: Fluent API for complex processing workflows
- **High-Quality Output**: LANCZOS resampling for professional results
- **Customizable Parameters**: Fine-tune effects for specific needs
### 🖼️ **Smart Placeholder Generation**
- **6 Curated Images**: High-quality kitten photos for development and testing
- **1-Based Indexing**: User-friendly image selection (1, 2, 3...)
- **Random Selection**: Smart fallback for invalid image IDs
- **Full-Size Support**: Original dimensions when no size specified
## 🚀 Quick Start
### Installation
PlaceKitten is included with the Deckbuilder library:
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/teknologika/Deckbuilder.git
cd Deckbuilder
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
### Basic Usage
```python
from placekitten import PlaceKitten, ImageProcessor
# Initialize PlaceKitten
pk = PlaceKitten()
# Generate a placeholder image (16:9 aspect ratio)
image = pk.generate(width=800, height=450)
result = image.save("output.jpg")
# Apply filters with method chaining
filtered = pk.generate(width=1200, height=800, image_id=2)
result = filtered.apply_filter("sepia").apply_filter("brightness", value=110).save("filtered.jpg")
# Process existing images with smart cropping
processor = ImageProcessor("input.jpg")
cropped = processor.smart_crop(1920, 1080, save_steps=True)
result = cropped.save("smart_cropped.jpg")
```
## 📖 Core API
### PlaceKitten Class
```python
class PlaceKitten:
def __init__(self, source_folder: str = "demo"):
"""Initialize with kitten image collection"""
def generate(
self,
width: Optional[int] = None,
height: Optional[int] = None,
filter_type: Optional[str] = None,
image_id: Optional[int] = None,
random_selection: bool = False,
) -> ImageProcessor:
"""Generate placeholder image with flexible dimensions"""
def list_available_images(self) -> List[str]:
"""Get list of available image filenames"""
def get_image_count(self) -> int:
"""Get total number of available images"""
```
#### Flexible Dimension Handling
```python
# Aspect ratio preservation (original dimensions)
pk.generate() # Full size image
pk.generate(width=800) # Height calculated to preserve aspect ratio
pk.generate(height=450) # Width calculated to preserve aspect ratio
pk.generate(width=800, height=450) # Exact dimensions
# 1-based indexing for user-friendly selection
pk.generate(width=500, image_id=1) # First image
pk.generate(width=500, image_id=3) # Third image
pk.generate(width=500, image_id=99) # Random fallback (invalid ID)
```
### ImageProcessor Class
```python
class ImageProcessor:
def __init__(self, image_path: str = None, image_array: np.ndarray = None):
"""Initialize with image file or numpy array"""
def smart_crop(
self,
width: int,
height: Optional[int] = None,
save_steps: bool = False,
output_prefix: str = "smart_crop",
output_folder: Optional[str] = None,
strategy: str = "haar-face",
) -> "ImageProcessor":
"""Intelligent cropping with computer vision"""
def apply_filter(self, filter_name: str, **kwargs) -> "ImageProcessor":
"""Apply image filter with customizable parameters"""
def resize(self, width: int, height: Optional[int] = None) -> "ImageProcessor":
"""Resize image maintaining aspect ratio"""
def save(self, output_path: str, quality: str = "high") -> str:
"""Save processed image with quality control"""
```
## 🧠 Smart Cropping Engine
PlaceKitten's intelligent cropping engine uses advanced computer vision to create optimal compositions:
### Processing Pipeline
1. **Original Analysis** - Load and validate source image
2. **Grayscale Conversion** - Prepare for edge detection
3. **Noise Reduction** - Gaussian blur for cleaner analysis
4. **Edge Detection** - Canny edge detection for contour identification
5. **Subject Detection** - Haar cascade face detection + contour analysis
6. **Bounding Box Calculation** - Identify primary subject region
7. **Rule-of-Thirds Grid** - Apply professional composition guidelines
8. **Crop Area Optimization** - Calculate optimal crop positioning
9. **Final Processing** - Generate cropped result with applied filters
### Smart Cropping Example
```python
from placekitten import ImageProcessor
# Load an image and apply intelligent cropping
processor = ImageProcessor("photo.jpg")
# Smart crop with step visualization
result = processor.smart_crop(
width=1920,
height=1080,
save_steps=True, # Save debug steps
output_folder="debug/", # Output directory
strategy="haar-face" # Face-priority cropping
)
# Save final result
output_file = result.save("smart_cropped_result.jpg")
print(f"Smart crop completed: {output_file}")
# Access crop information
crop_info = result.get_crop_info()
print(f"Original size: {crop_info['original_size']}")
print(f"Subject detected: {crop_info['subject_bbox']}")
```
### Step Visualization
When `save_steps=True`, the engine outputs detailed processing steps:
- `smart_crop_1-original.jpg` - Source image
- `smart_crop_2-grayscale.jpg` - Grayscale conversion
- `smart_crop_3-blurred.jpg` - Noise reduction
- `smart_crop_4-edges.jpg` - Edge detection (red highlights)
- `smart_crop_5-largest-contour.jpg` - Primary contour (green outline)
- `smart_crop_6-bounding-box.jpg` - Subject bounding box (blue overlay)
- `smart_crop_7-rule-of-thirds.jpg` - Rule-of-thirds grid (yellow lines)
- `smart_crop_8-crop-area.jpg` - Final crop area (magenta border)
- `smart_crop_9-final.jpg` - Final processed result
## 🎨 Filter Pipeline
PlaceKitten includes a comprehensive filter system with 10+ professional effects:
### Available Filters
```python
# Basic filters
processor.apply_filter("grayscale")
processor.apply_filter("sepia")
processor.apply_filter("invert")
processor.apply_filter("blur", strength=5)
# Advanced filters
processor.apply_filter("brightness", value=120) # 120% brightness
processor.apply_filter("contrast", value=85) # 85% contrast
processor.apply_filter("saturation", value=150) # 150% saturation
processor.apply_filter("sharpness", value=200) # 200% sharpness
processor.apply_filter("pixelate", strength=10) # 10px blocks
# Specialized filters
processor.apply_filter("edge_enhance")
processor.apply_filter("edge_enhance_more")
```
### Method Chaining Workflows
```python
# Complex processing pipeline
result = (ImageProcessor("input.jpg")
.smart_crop(1200, 800, save_steps=True)
.apply_filter("sepia")
.apply_filter("brightness", value=110)
.apply_filter("contrast", value=90)
.save("final_result.jpg"))
# Business presentation styling
professional = (pk.generate(1920, 1080, image_id=1)
.smart_crop(1920, 1080)
.apply_filter("grayscale") # Professional look
.apply_filter("contrast", value=95)
.save("presentation_image.jpg"))
```
### Filter Registry
```python
from placekitten import list_available_filters, register_custom_filter
# List all available filters
filters = list_available_filters()
print(f"Available filters: {filters}")
# Register custom filter
def vintage_effect(image, **kwargs):
# Custom filter implementation
return processed_image
register_custom_filter("vintage", vintage_effect)
```
## 🔗 Deckbuilder Integration ✅ COMPLETE
PlaceKitten is fully integrated with the Deckbuilder presentation system providing intelligent image fallbacks:
### Automatic Image Fallbacks ✅ IMPLEMENTED
When `image_path` is missing or invalid in PowerPoint templates, PlaceKitten automatically generates professional placeholder images:
```yaml
# Current YAML structure (fully implemented)
layout: Picture with Caption
title: Market Analysis
media:
image_path: "charts/revenue_growth.png" # Primary image (validated)
caption: "Q4 revenue increased 23%" # Caption text
# Alternative formats also supported:
layout: Picture with Caption
title: System Architecture
image_1: "assets/non_existent_image.png" # Triggers automatic fallback
text_caption_1: "Smart image fallback with professional styling"
```
**Automatic Fallback Features** (fully implemented):
- ✅ **File Validation**: Checks image existence, format, and accessibility
- ✅ **Professional Styling**: Automatic grayscale filtering for business presentations
- ✅ **Smart Cropping**: Computer vision-based cropping to exact placeholder dimensions
- ✅ **Performance Optimization**: Intelligent caching prevents duplicate processing
- ✅ **Seamless Integration**: Zero user intervention required for fallback generation
### Professional Presentation Styling ✅ INTEGRATED
```python
# PlaceKitten-Deckbuilder integration handles this automatically:
# 1. Image validation in Deckbuilder engine
# 2. Automatic PlaceKitten fallback generation
# 3. Professional styling applied via PlaceKittenIntegration
# Manual professional placeholder generation:
def create_presentation_placeholder(width, height):
pk = PlaceKitten()
return (pk.generate(image_id=1) # Consistent selection
.smart_crop(width, height) # Exact dimensions
.apply_filter("grayscale") # Professional look
.save(f"placeholder_{width}x{height}.jpg"))
# Direct integration usage (automatic in Deckbuilder):
from deckbuilder.image.placeholder import PlaceKittenIntegration
from deckbuilder.image.image_handler import ImageHandler
# This happens automatically when image_path is invalid:
image_handler = ImageHandler("cache/")
placekitten = PlaceKittenIntegration(image_handler)
fallback_path = placekitten.generate_fallback_image(1920, 1080)
```
## 🏗️ Implementation Details
### Dependencies
- **OpenCV (cv2)** - Computer vision processing and face detection
- **Pillow (PIL)** - Image manipulation, I/O, and format conversion
- **NumPy** - Array processing and mathematical operations
- **Pathlib** - Enhanced file system operations and path handling
### Performance Specifications ✅ ACHIEVED
- ✅ **Processing Time**: < 2 seconds for standard operations (measured)
- ✅ **Smart Crop**: < 5 seconds with full step visualization (optimized)
- ✅ **Memory Usage**: < 500MB per processing session (validated)
- ✅ **Supported Formats**: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF (input and output)
- ✅ **Maximum Resolution**: 4K (3840x2160) tested and validated
- ✅ **Cache Performance**: Instant retrieval for duplicate requests
- ✅ **Integration Speed**: Seamless fallback generation in Deckbuilder workflow
### Image Collection
PlaceKitten includes 6 high-quality kitten images for development and testing:
1. `ACuteKitten-1.png` - Single kitten portrait
2. `ACuteKitten-2.png` - Kitten with toys
3. `ACuteKitten-3.png` - Sleeping kitten
4. `TwoKittens Playing-1.png` - Playful duo
5. `TwoKittens Playing-2.png` - Interactive scene
6. `TwoKittens Sleeping-1.png` - Peaceful rest
## 📝 Examples & Use Cases
### 0. Deckbuilder Integration (Primary Use Case) ✅ IMPLEMENTED
```python
# Automatic integration - no code required!
# Simply use Deckbuilder with image paths:
# Via MCP Server (Claude Desktop):
from mcp_server.tools import create_presentation_from_markdown
markdown_content = """
---
layout: Picture with Caption
title: Product Launch
media:
image_path: "missing_product_image.png" # PlaceKitten fallback triggers
caption: "New product features overview"
---
"""
# PlaceKitten automatically provides professional fallback
result = create_presentation_from_markdown(markdown_content)
# Result: PowerPoint with grayscale kitten image, perfectly sized
# Via Direct Engine Usage:
from deckbuilder.engine import Deckbuilder
db = Deckbuilder()
presentation = db.create_presentation_from_markdown(markdown_content)
# Same result: automatic PlaceKitten fallback with professional styling
```
### 1. Presentation Development
```python
# Quick prototype with consistent placeholders
pk = PlaceKitten()
# Generate slide images with professional styling
for slide_num in range(1, 6):
image = (pk.generate(1920, 1080, image_id=slide_num)
.apply_filter("grayscale")
.apply_filter("brightness", value=105)
.save(f"slide_{slide_num}_placeholder.jpg"))
```
### 2. Template Testing
```python
# Test various aspect ratios for template validation
test_dimensions = [
(1920, 1080), # 16:9 widescreen
(1024, 768), # 4:3 standard
(800, 600), # SVGA
(1280, 720), # HD
]
pk = PlaceKitten()
for width, height in test_dimensions:
test_image = pk.generate(width, height, image_id=1)
test_image.save(f"test_{width}x{height}.jpg")
```
### 3. Batch Processing
```python
# Process multiple images with consistent styling
input_folder = Path("raw_images")
output_folder = Path("processed")
output_folder.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
for image_file in input_folder.glob("*.jpg"):
processor = ImageProcessor(str(image_file))
result = (processor
.smart_crop(1200, 800)
.apply_filter("sepia")
.save(str(output_folder / f"processed_{image_file.name}")))
print(f"Processed: {result}")
```
## 🔧 Advanced Configuration
### Deckbuilder Integration Configuration
```python
# The integration is configured via environment variables:
# DECK_TEMPLATE_FOLDER, DECK_OUTPUT_FOLDER, DECK_TEMPLATE_NAME
# Cache directory is automatically set in output folder:
# {DECK_OUTPUT_FOLDER}/tmp/image_cache/
# Manual configuration for standalone usage:
from deckbuilder.image_handler import ImageHandler
from deckbuilder.placekitten_integration import PlaceKittenIntegration
# Custom cache location
image_handler = ImageHandler("custom/cache/path")
placekitten = PlaceKittenIntegration(image_handler)
# Generate fallback with custom dimensions
fallback = placekitten.generate_fallback_image(1600, 900)
print(f"Generated fallback: {fallback}")
```
### Custom Source Images
```python
# Use custom image collection
pk = PlaceKitten("custom_folder") # Images in src/placekitten/images/custom_folder/
# Or process specific images
processor = ImageProcessor("custom_image.jpg")
result = processor.smart_crop(800, 600).save("output.jpg")
```
### Batch Processing with Configuration
```python
# Batch process with custom configurations
configs = [
{"width": 1920, "height": 1080, "filter_type": "grayscale", "image_id": 1},
{"width": 800, "height": 600, "filter_type": "sepia", "image_id": 2},
{"width": 1200, "height": 800, "filter_type": "blur", "image_id": 3},
]
pk = PlaceKitten()
results = pk.batch_process(configs, output_folder="batch_output")
print(f"Generated {len(results)} images")
```
## 🐛 Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
**Import Error**: `ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'cv2'`
```bash
pip install opencv-python
```
**Memory Issues**: Large image processing
```python
# Use quality settings to manage memory
processor.save("output.jpg", quality="medium") # Reduces memory usage
```
**Permission Errors**: File access issues
```python
# Ensure output directories exist
output_path = Path("output")
output_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
```
### Performance Optimization
```python
# For better performance:
# 1. Use appropriate quality settings
processor.save("output.jpg", quality="high") # vs "medium" or "low"
# 2. Avoid unnecessary step visualization in production
processor.smart_crop(800, 600, save_steps=False) # Default
# 3. Cache frequently used images
cached_processor = pk.generate(1920, 1080, image_id=1) # Reuse this
```
## 📚 API Reference
For complete API documentation, see:
- [PlaceKitten Core API](core.py) - Main image generation class
- [ImageProcessor API](processor.py) - Image manipulation and processing
- [Smart Crop Engine](smart_crop.py) - Computer vision cropping algorithms
- [Filter Pipeline](filters.py) - Available filters and custom filter registration
## 🧪 Testing
PlaceKitten includes comprehensive test coverage with 108 total tests:
```bash
# Run PlaceKitten-specific tests
pytest tests/placekitten/ -v
# Run integration tests with Deckbuilder
pytest tests/deckbuilder/test_image_integration.py -v
# Run all tests including image fallback validation
pytest tests/ -k "placekitten or image"
```
**Test Coverage**:
- ✅ **18 PlaceKitten Core Tests**: Basic functionality, smart cropping, filters
- ✅ **15 Deckbuilder Integration Tests**: Fallback generation, markdown/JSON input
- ✅ **File Size Validation**: Confirms images actually appear in PowerPoint files
- ✅ **Professional Styling**: Validates grayscale filtering and smart cropping
- ✅ **Performance Testing**: Caching, processing speed, memory usage
## 🤝 Contributing
PlaceKitten is part of the Deckbuilder project. For contribution guidelines, see the main [project repository](../../README.md).
### Development Setup
```bash
# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run code quality checks
black --line-length 100 src/placekitten/
flake8 src/placekitten/ --max-line-length=100
# Run tests
pytest tests/placekitten/ -v --cov=src/placekitten
```
## 📄 License
MIT License - see the main project for details.
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**PlaceKitten** - Professional image processing made simple 🐱
