Baoyu Infographic
by JimLiu
Generates professional infographics with 20 layout types and 17 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", or "可视化".
Skill Details
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name: baoyu-infographic description: Generates professional infographics with 20 layout types and 17 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", or "可视化".
Infographic Generator
Two dimensions: layout (information structure) × style (visual aesthetics). Freely combine any layout with any style.
Usage
/baoyu-infographic path/to/content.md
/baoyu-infographic path/to/content.md --layout hierarchical-layers --style technical-schematic
/baoyu-infographic path/to/content.md --aspect portrait --lang zh
/baoyu-infographic # then paste content
Options
| Option | Values |
|---|---|
--layout |
20 options (see Layout Gallery), default: bento-grid |
--style |
17 options (see Style Gallery), default: craft-handmade |
--aspect |
landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), square (1:1) |
--lang |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Default: bento-grid + craft-handmade
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 all source data verbatim—no summarization or rephrasing
- 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)
Use Bash to check EXTEND.md existence (priority order):
# Check project-level first
test -f .baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md && echo "project"
# Then user-level (cross-platform: $HOME works on macOS/Linux/WSL)
test -f "$HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md" && echo "user"
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┬───────────────────┐ │ Path │ Location │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ .baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md │ Project directory │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ $HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-infographic/EXTEND.md │ User home │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┴───────────────────┘
┌───────────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Result │ Action │ ├───────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Found │ Read, parse, display summary │ ├───────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Not found │ Ask 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.mdexists, rename tosource-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md
- Backup rule: If
- 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.mdexists, rename toanalysis-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md
- Backup rule: If
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. All data verbatim.
See references/structured-content-template.md for detailed format.
Step 3: Recommend Combinations
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 single AskUserQuestion call with multiple questions to confirm all options together:
| Question | When | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Combination | Always | 3+ layout×style combos with rationale |
| Aspect | Always | landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), square (1:1) |
| Language | Only if source ≠ user language | Language for text content |
Important: Do NOT split into separate AskUserQuestion calls. Combine all applicable questions into one call.
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
Step 6: Generate Image
- Select available image generation skill (ask user if multiple)
- Check for existing file: Before generating, check if
infographic.pngexists- If exists: Rename to
infographic-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.png
- If exists: Rename to
- Call with 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 methodologyreferences/structured-content-template.md- Content formatreferences/base-prompt.md- Prompt templatereferences/layouts/<layout>.md- 20 layout definitionsreferences/styles/<style>.md- 17 style definitions
Extension Support
Custom configurations via EXTEND.md. See Step 1.1 for paths and supported options.
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