Baoyu-skills baoyu-infographic

Generate professional infographics with 21 layout types and 21 visual styles. Analyzes content, recommends layout×style combinations, and generates publication-ready infographics. Use when user asks to create "infographic", "信息图", "visual summary", "可视化", or "高密度信息大图".

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/baoyu-infographic" ~/.claude/skills/jimliu-baoyu-skills-baoyu-infographic && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: skills/baoyu-infographic/SKILL.md

Infographic Generator

Two dimensions: layout (information structure) × style (visual aesthetics). Freely combine any layout with any style.

User Input Tools

When this skill prompts the user, follow this tool-selection rule (priority order):

Prefer built-in user-input tools exposed by the current agent runtime — e.g.,
```
AskUserQuestion
```
,
```
request_user_input
```
,
```
clarify
```
,
```
ask_user
```
, or any equivalent.
Fallback: if no such tool exists, emit a numbered plain-text message and ask the user to reply with the chosen number/answer for each question.
Batching: if the tool supports multiple questions per call, combine all applicable questions into a single call; if only single-question, ask them one at a time in priority order.

Concrete

AskUserQuestion

references below are examples — substitute the local equivalent in other runtimes.

Image Generation Tools

When this skill needs to render an image:

Use whatever image-generation tool or skill is available in the current runtime — e.g., Codex
```
imagegen
```
, Hermes
```
image_generate
```
,
```
baoyu-imagine
```
, or any equivalent the user has installed.
If multiple are available, ask the user once at the start which to use (batch with any other initial questions).
If none are available, tell the user and ask how to proceed.

Prompt file requirement (hard): write each image's full, final prompt to a standalone file under

prompts/

(naming:

NN-{type}-[slug].md

) BEFORE invoking any backend. The backend receives the prompt file (or its content); the file is the reproducibility record and lets you switch backends without regenerating prompts.

Concrete tool names (

imagegen

image_generate

baoyu-imagine

) above are examples — substitute the local equivalents under the same rule.

Reference Images

Users may supply reference images to guide style, palette, composition, or subject.

Intake: Accept via

--ref <files...>

or when the user provides file paths / pastes images in conversation.

File path(s) → copy to
```
refs/NN-ref-{slug}.{ext}
```
alongside the output
Pasted image with no path → ask the user for the path (per the User Input Tools rule above), or extract style traits verbally as a text fallback
No reference → skip this section

Usage modes (per reference):

Usage	Effect
`direct`	Pass the file to the backend as a reference image
`style`	Extract style traits (line treatment, texture, mood) and append to the prompt body
`palette`	Extract hex colors from the image and append to the prompt body

Record in

prompts/infographic.md

frontmatter when refs exist:

references:
  - ref_id: 01
    filename: 01-ref-brand.png
    usage: direct

At generation time:

Verify each referenced file exists on disk
If
```
usage: direct
```
AND the chosen backend accepts reference images (e.g.,
```
baoyu-imagine
```
via
```
--ref
```
) → pass the file via the backend's ref parameter
Otherwise → embed extracted
```
style
```
/
```
palette
```
traits in the prompt text

Options

Option	Values
`--layout`	21 options (see Layout Gallery), default: bento-grid
`--style`	21 options (see Style Gallery), default: craft-handmade
`--aspect`	Named: landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), square (1:1). Custom: any W:H ratio (e.g., 3:4, 4:3, 2.35:1)
`--lang`	en, zh, ja, etc.
`--ref <files...>`	Reference images (file paths) for style / palette / composition / subject guidance

Layout Gallery (21)

Layout	Best For
`linear-progression`	Timelines, processes, tutorials
`binary-comparison`	A vs B, before-after, pros-cons
`comparison-matrix`	Multi-factor comparisons
`hierarchical-layers`	Pyramids, priority levels
`tree-branching`	Categories, taxonomies
`hub-spoke`	Central concept with related items
`structural-breakdown`	Exploded views, cross-sections
`bento-grid`	Multiple topics, overview (default)
`iceberg`	Surface vs hidden aspects
`bridge`	Problem-solution
`funnel`	Conversion, filtering
`isometric-map`	Spatial relationships
`dashboard`	Metrics, KPIs
`periodic-table`	Categorized collections
`comic-strip`	Narratives, sequences
`story-mountain`	Plot structure, tension arcs
`jigsaw`	Interconnected parts
`venn-diagram`	Overlapping concepts
`winding-roadmap`	Journey, milestones
`circular-flow`	Cycles, recurring processes
`dense-modules`	High-density modules, data-rich guides

Full definitions live at

references/layouts/<layout>.md

Style Gallery (21)

Style	Description
`craft-handmade`	Hand-drawn, paper craft (default)
`claymation`	3D clay figures, stop-motion
`kawaii`	Japanese cute, pastels
`storybook-watercolor`	Soft painted, whimsical
`chalkboard`	Chalk on black board
`cyberpunk-neon`	Neon glow, futuristic
`bold-graphic`	Comic style, halftone
`aged-academia`	Vintage science, sepia
`corporate-memphis`	Flat vector, vibrant
`technical-schematic`	Blueprint, engineering
`origami`	Folded paper, geometric
`pixel-art`	Retro 8-bit
`ui-wireframe`	Grayscale interface mockup
`subway-map`	Transit diagram
`ikea-manual`	Minimal line art
`knolling`	Organized flat-lay
`lego-brick`	Toy brick construction
`pop-laboratory`	Blueprint grid, coordinate markers, lab precision
`morandi-journal`	Hand-drawn doodle, warm Morandi tones
`retro-pop-grid`	1970s retro pop art, Swiss grid, thick outlines
`hand-drawn-edu`	Macaron pastels, hand-drawn wobble, stick figures

Full definitions live at

references/styles/<style>.md

Recommended Combinations

Content Type	Layout + Style
Timeline/History	`linear-progression` + `craft-handmade`
Step-by-step	`linear-progression` + `ikea-manual`
A vs B	`binary-comparison` + `corporate-memphis`
Hierarchy	`hierarchical-layers` + `craft-handmade`
Overlap	`venn-diagram` + `craft-handmade`
Conversion	`funnel` + `corporate-memphis`
Cycles	`circular-flow` + `craft-handmade`
Technical	`structural-breakdown` + `technical-schematic`
Metrics	`dashboard` + `corporate-memphis`
Educational	`bento-grid` + `chalkboard`
Journey	`winding-roadmap` + `storybook-watercolor`
Categories	`periodic-table` + `bold-graphic`
Product Guide	`dense-modules` + `morandi-journal`
Technical Guide	`dense-modules` + `pop-laboratory`
Trendy Guide	`dense-modules` + `retro-pop-grid`
Educational Diagram	`hub-spoke` + `hand-drawn-edu`
Process Tutorial	`linear-progression` + `hand-drawn-edu`

Default combination:

bento-grid

craft-handmade

Keyword Shortcuts

When the user's input contains these keywords, auto-select the layout and promote the listed styles to the top of Step 3 recommendations. Skip content-based layout inference for matched keywords. Append any

Prompt Notes

to the Step 5 prompt.

User Keyword Layout Recommended Styles Default Aspect Prompt Notes

高密度信息大图 / high-density-info

dense-modules

morandi-journal

pop-laboratory

retro-pop-grid

portrait

—

信息图 / infographic

bento-grid

craft-handmade

landscape

Minimalist: clean canvas, ample whitespace, no complex background textures. Simple cartoon elements and icons only.

Output Structure

infographic/{topic-slug}/
├── source-{slug}.{ext}
├── analysis.md
├── structured-content.md
├── prompts/infographic.md
└── infographic.png

Slug: 2-4 words kebab-case from topic. Conflict: append

-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS

Core Principles

Preserve source data faithfully—no summarization or rephrasing (but strip any credentials, API keys, tokens, or secrets before including in outputs)
Define learning objectives before structuring content
Structure for visual communication (headlines, labels, visual elements)

Workflow

Step 1: Setup & Analyze

1.1 Load Preferences (EXTEND.md)

Check EXTEND.md in priority order — the first one found wins:

Priority	Path	Scope
1	`.baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md`	Project
2	`${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md`	XDG
3	`$HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md`	User home

Result Action

Found Read, parse, display a one-line summary

Not found

Ask the user with

AskUserQuestion

(see

references/config/first-time-setup.md

)

EXTEND.md supports: preferred layout/style, default aspect ratio, custom style definitions, language preference.

Schema:

references/config/preferences-schema.md

1.2 Analyze Content →

analysis.md

Save source content (file path or paste →
```
source.md
```
)
- Backup rule: If
```
source.md
```
  exists, rename to
```
source-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md
```
Analyze: topic, data type, complexity, tone, audience
Detect source language and user language
Extract design instructions from user input

Save analysis

Backup rule: If

analysis.md

exists, rename to

analysis-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md

See

references/analysis-framework.md

for detailed format.

Step 2: Generate Structured Content →

structured-content.md

Transform content into infographic structure:

Title and learning objectives
Sections with: key concept, content (verbatim), visual element, text labels
Data points (all statistics/quotes copied exactly)
Design instructions from user

Rules: Markdown only. No new information. Preserve data faithfully. Strip any credentials or secrets from output.

See

references/structured-content-template.md

for detailed format.

Step 3: Recommend Combinations

3.1 Check Keyword Shortcuts first: If user input matches a keyword from the Keyword Shortcuts table, auto-select the associated layout and prioritize associated styles as top recommendations. Skip content-based layout inference.

3.2 Otherwise, recommend 3-5 layout×style combinations based on:

Data structure → matching layout
Content tone → matching style
Audience expectations
User design instructions

Step 4: Confirm Options

Ask the user to confirm the questions below following the User Input Tools rule at the top of this file (batch into one call if the runtime supports multiple questions; otherwise ask one at a time in priority order).

Priority	Question	When	Options
1	Combination	Always	3+ layout×style combos with rationale
2	Aspect	Always	Named presets (landscape/portrait/square) or custom W:H ratio (e.g., 3:4, 4:3, 2.35:1)
3	Language	Only if source ≠ user language	Language for text content

Step 5: Generate Prompt →

prompts/infographic.md

Backup rule: If

prompts/infographic.md

exists, rename to

prompts/infographic-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md

Combine:

Layout definition from
```
references/layouts/<layout>.md
```
Style definition from
```
references/styles/<style>.md
```
Base template from
```
references/base-prompt.md
```
Structured content from Step 2
All text in confirmed language

Aspect ratio resolution for

{{ASPECT_RATIO}}

Named presets → ratio string: landscape→
```
16:9
```
, portrait→
```
9:16
```
, square→
```
1:1
```
Custom W:H ratios → use as-is (e.g.,
```
3:4
```
,
```
4:3
```
,
```
2.35:1
```
)

Step 6: Generate Image

Select the backend via the
```
## Image Generation Tools
```
rule at the top: use whatever is available; if multiple, ask the user once. Do this once per session.
Ensure the full final prompt is persisted at
```
prompts/infographic.md
```
(already written in Step 5) BEFORE invoking the backend — the file is the reproducibility record.
Check for existing file: Before generating, check if
```
infographic.png
```
exists
- If exists: Rename to
```
infographic-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.png
```
Call the chosen backend with the prompt file and output path
On failure, auto-retry once

Step 7: Output Summary

Report: topic, layout, style, aspect, language, output path, files created.

References

```
references/analysis-framework.md
```
- Analysis methodology

references/structured-content-template.md

- Content format

```
references/base-prompt.md
```
- Prompt template
```
references/layouts/<layout>.md
```
- 21 layout definitions
```
references/styles/<style>.md
```
- 21 style definitions

Extension Support

Custom configurations via EXTEND.md. See Step 1.1 for paths and supported options.