Baoyu Infographic

by JimLiu

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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".

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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

  1. Save source content (file path or paste → source.md)
    • Backup rule: If source.md exists, rename to source-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.md
  2. Analyze: topic, data type, complexity, tone, audience
  3. Detect source language and user language
  4. Extract design instructions from user input
  5. 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:

  1. Title and learning objectives
  2. Sections with: key concept, content (verbatim), visual element, text labels
  3. Data points (all statistics/quotes copied exactly)
  4. 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:

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

Step 6: Generate Image

  1. Select available image generation skill (ask user if multiple)
  2. Check for existing file: Before generating, check if infographic.png exists
    • If exists: Rename to infographic-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.png
  3. Call with prompt file and output path
  4. 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 - 20 layout definitions
  • references/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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Last Updated:2/1/2026