Hermes-agent 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", "visual summary", "信息图", "可视化", or "高密度信息大图".

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent

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

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/creative/baoyu-infographic" ~/.claude/skills/nousresearch-hermes-agent-baoyu-infographic-019a55 && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: skills/creative/baoyu-infographic/SKILL.md

Infographic Generator

Adapted from baoyu-infographic for Hermes Agent's tool ecosystem.

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

When to Use

Trigger this skill when the user asks to create an infographic, visual summary, information graphic, or uses terms like "信息图", "可视化", or "高密度信息大图". The user provides content (text, file path, URL, or topic) and optionally specifies layout, style, aspect ratio, or language.

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)
Language	en, zh, ja, etc.

Layout Gallery

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:

references/layouts/<layout>.md

Style Gallery

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:

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:

bento-grid

craft-handmade

Keyword Shortcuts

When user input contains these keywords, auto-select the associated layout and offer associated styles as top recommendations in Step 3. Skip content-based layout inference for matched keywords.

If a shortcut has Prompt Notes, append them to the generated prompt (Step 5) as additional style instructions.

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: Analyze Content

Load references: Read

references/analysis-framework.md

from this skill.

Save source content (file path or paste →
```
source.md
```
using
```
write_file
```
)
- 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 to

analysis.md

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

Use the

clarify

tool to confirm options with the user. Since

clarify

handles one question at a time, ask the most important question first:

Q1 — Combination: Present 3+ layout×style combos with rationale. Ask user to pick one.

Q2 — Aspect: Ask for aspect ratio preference (landscape/portrait/square or custom W:H).

Q3 — Language (only if source ≠ user language): Ask which language the text content should use.

Step 5: Generate Prompt →

prompts/infographic.md

Backup rule: If

prompts/infographic.md

exists, rename to

prompts/infographic-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md

Load references: Read the selected layout from

references/layouts/<layout>.md

and style from

references/styles/<style>.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
```
)

Save the assembled prompt to

prompts/infographic.md

using

write_file

Step 6: Generate Image

Use the

image_generate

tool with the assembled prompt from Step 5.

Map aspect ratio to image_generate's format:
```
16:9
```
→
```
landscape
```
,
```
9:16
```
→
```
portrait
```
,
```
1:1
```
→
```
square
```
For custom ratios, pick the closest named aspect
On failure, auto-retry once
Save the resulting image URL/path to the output directory

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

Pitfalls

Data integrity is paramount — never summarize, paraphrase, or alter source statistics. "73% increase" must stay "73% increase", not "significant increase".
Strip secrets — always scan source content for API keys, tokens, or credentials before including in any output file.
One message per section — each infographic section should convey one clear concept. Overloading sections reduces readability.
Style consistency — the style definition from the references file must be applied consistently across the entire infographic. Don't mix styles.
image_generate aspect ratios — the tool only supports
```
landscape
```
,
```
portrait
```
, and
```
square
```
. Custom ratios like
```
3:4
```
should map to the nearest option (portrait in that case).