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Baoyu Article Illustrator

Organization
ECNU-ICALK
baoyu-article-illustrator

Analyzes article structure, identifies positions requiring visual aids, generates illustrations with Type × Style two-dimension approach. Use when user asks to "illustrate article", "add images", "generate images for article", or "为文章配图".

Overview

PublisherECNU-ICALK
RepositoryAutoSkill
Skill namebaoyu-article-illustrator
Stars
587
Forks
56
Bundled files
28
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 28 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by ECNU-ICALK on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Baoyu Article Illustrator AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill.git /tmp/AutoSkill
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/AutoSkill/SkillBank/Common/baoyu-skills/baoyu-article-illustrator .claude/skills/baoyu-article-illustrator
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Baoyu Article Illustrator in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Baoyu Article Illustrator on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Baoyu Article Illustrator is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Article Illustrator

Analyze articles, identify illustration positions, generate images with Type × Style consistency.

Two Dimensions

DimensionControlsExamples
TypeInformation structureinfographic, scene, flowchart, comparison, framework, timeline
StyleVisual aestheticsnotion, warm, minimal, blueprint, watercolor, elegant

Combine freely: --type infographic --style blueprint

Types

TypeBest For
infographicData, metrics, technical
sceneNarratives, emotional
flowchartProcesses, workflows
comparisonSide-by-side, options
frameworkModels, architecture
timelineHistory, evolution

Styles

See references/styles.md for Core Styles, full gallery, and Type × Style compatibility.

Workflow

- [ ] Step 1: Pre-check (EXTEND.md, references, config)
- [ ] Step 2: Analyze content
- [ ] Step 3: Confirm settings (AskUserQuestion)
- [ ] Step 4: Generate outline
- [ ] Step 5: Generate images
- [ ] Step 6: Finalize

Step 1: Pre-check

1.5 Load Preferences (EXTEND.md) ⛔ BLOCKING

bash
test -f .baoyu-skills/baoyu-article-illustrator/EXTEND.md && echo "project"
test -f "$HOME/.baoyu-skills/baoyu-article-illustrator/EXTEND.md" && echo "user"
ResultAction
FoundRead, parse, display summary
Not found⛔ Run first-time-setup

Full procedures: references/workflow.md

Step 2: Analyze

AnalysisOutput
Content typeTechnical / Tutorial / Methodology / Narrative
Purposeinformation / visualization / imagination
Core arguments2-5 main points
PositionsWhere illustrations add value

CRITICAL: Metaphors → visualize underlying concept, NOT literal image.

Full procedures: references/workflow.md

Step 3: Confirm Settings ⚠️

ONE AskUserQuestion, max 4 Qs. Q1-Q3 REQUIRED.

QOptions
Q1: Type[Recommended], infographic, scene, flowchart, comparison, framework, timeline, mixed
Q2: Densityminimal (1-2), balanced (3-5), per-section (Recommended), rich (6+)
Q3: Style[Recommended], minimal-flat, sci-fi, hand-drawn, editorial, scene, Other
Q4: LanguageWhen article language ≠ EXTEND.md setting

Full procedures: references/workflow.md

Step 4: Generate Outline

Save outline.md with frontmatter (type, density, style, image_count) and entries:

yaml
## Illustration 1
**Position**: [section/paragraph]
**Purpose**: [why]
**Visual Content**: [what]
**Filename**: 01-infographic-concept-name.png

Full template: references/workflow.md

Step 5: Generate Images

BLOCKING: Prompt files MUST be saved before ANY image generation.

  1. For each illustration, create a prompt file per references/prompt-construction.md
  2. Save to prompts/NN-{type}-{slug}.md with YAML frontmatter
  3. Prompts MUST use type-specific templates with structured sections (ZONES / LABELS / COLORS / STYLE / ASPECT)
  4. LABELS MUST include article-specific data: actual numbers, terms, metrics, quotes
  5. DO NOT pass ad-hoc inline prompts to --prompt without saving prompt files first
  6. Select generation skill, process references (direct/style/palette)
  7. Apply watermark if EXTEND.md enabled
  8. Generate from saved prompt files; retry once on failure

Full procedures: references/workflow.md

Step 6: Finalize

Insert ![description](path/NN-{type}-{slug}.png) after paragraphs.

Article Illustration Complete!
Article: [path] | Type: [type] | Density: [level] | Style: [style]
Images: X/N generated

Output Directory

illustrations/{topic-slug}/
├── source-{slug}.{ext}
├── references/           # if provided
├── outline.md
├── prompts/
└── NN-{type}-{slug}.png

Slug: 2-4 words, kebab-case. Conflict: append -YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.

Modification

ActionSteps
EditUpdate prompt → Regenerate → Update reference
AddPosition → Prompt → Generate → Update outline → Insert
DeleteDelete files → Remove reference → Update outline

References

FileContent
references/workflow.mdDetailed procedures
references/usage.mdCommand syntax
references/styles.mdStyle gallery
references/prompt-construction.mdPrompt templates
references/config/first-time-setup.mdFirst-time setup

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Baoyu Article Illustrator AI skill do?

Analyzes article structure, identifies positions requiring visual aids, generates illustrations with Type × Style two-dimension approach. Use when user asks to "illustrate article", "add images", "generate images for article", or "为文章配图".

Why use Baoyu Article Illustrator on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Baoyu Article Illustrator is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Baoyu Article Illustrator in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill/tree/main/SkillBank/Common/baoyu-skills/baoyu-article-illustrator. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Baoyu Article Illustrator?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Baoyu Article Illustrator?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Baoyu Article Illustrator with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Baoyu Article Illustrator AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by ECNU-ICALK. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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