Infographic Generator

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

Usage

bash
/canghe-infographic path/to/content.md
/canghe-infographic path/to/content.md --layout hierarchical-layers --style technical-schematic
/canghe-infographic path/to/content.md --aspect portrait --lang zh
/canghe-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):

bash
# Check project-level first
test -f .canghe-skills/canghe-infographic/EXTEND.md && echo "project"

# Then user-level (cross-platform: $HOME works on macOS/Linux/WSL)
test -f "$HOME/.canghe-skills/canghe-infographic/EXTEND.md" && echo "user"

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┬───────────────────┐ │ Path │ Location │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ .canghe-skills/canghe-infographic/EXTEND.md │ Project directory │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┼───────────────────┤ │ $HOME/.canghe-skills/canghe-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

1. Analyze: topic, data type, complexity, tone, audience
2. Detect source language and user language
3. Extract design instructions from user input
4. 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

1. Call with prompt file and output path
2. 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.