baoyu-article-illustrator_skill

Overview

This skill analyzes article structure, pinpoints where images add the most value, and generates consistent illustrations using a two-dimension Type × Style system. It produces an outline of image positions, creates prompts, and outputs ready-to-insert image files and metadata. The goal is coherent visual language across an article with reproducible prompts and filenames.

How this skill works

The skill scans the article to detect content type, purpose, core arguments, and exact positions where visuals will improve comprehension or engagement. It asks up to four quick confirmation questions (Type, Density, Style, Language) to align generation settings. Then it writes an outline (outline.md), constructs generation prompts, and sequentially produces images, applying references, palettes, and optional watermarking. Final output is organized in an illustrations/{topic-slug}/ folder with prompts, sources, and numbered image files.

When to use it

• When you ask to “illustrate article”, “add images”, or “generate images for article”.
• When an article contains data, processes, comparisons, or metaphors that need visual explanation.
• When you want a consistent visual identity across multiple illustrations.
• When preparing tutorials, long-form guides, or narratively driven posts that benefit from imagery.

Best practices

• Run pre-checks and load EXTEND.md preferences before starting to ensure project-level settings are applied.
• Answer the three required confirmation questions (Type, Density, Style) to get targeted results; use the recommended options if unsure.
• Prefer per-section or balanced density for most articles; choose rich only for image-first formats.
• Provide references or sample images to guide style and palette; include desired filename slugs to keep outputs organized.
• Review and edit the outline.md before generation to avoid wasted renders and to control image count.

Example use cases

• Convert a technical tutorial into an illustrated guide with infographics for key metrics and flowcharts for processes.
• Add emotional scene illustrations to a narrative article to strengthen reader engagement.
• Generate side-by-side comparison visuals for product or method comparisons.
• Create a timeline and framework diagrams for a research review or historical feature.
• Produce a consistent image set for a multi-part series using the same Type × Style settings.