What it does
RedInk creates multi-page image posts in the style used on Xiaohongshu (also called RedNote). You describe the post in one sentence and it writes an outline, then makes a cover and the content pages.
You can edit the text of each page, add a description for each image, and regenerate any page you don't like. It uses Google's Gemini to write the text and Nano Banana Pro to make the images, so you need API keys for those services.
It runs as a web app on your own computer.
Who it's for
Social media creators and marketers who make image posts for Xiaohongshu.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You run it with Docker or a start script, then use it in your web browser. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Run RedInk with Docker, or download the project and double-click the start script for Mac or Windows.
- Open it in your web browser and enter your AI API key on the Settings page.
- Type one sentence describing your post, review the outline, then generate the pages.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe