alterlab-infographics

Automates infographic creation from natural language prompts with optional research and quality review.

58|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-infographics
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Skill: alterlab-infographics
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills/tree/main/skills/visualization/alterlab-infographics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-infographics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Infographics are a powerful communication tool but creating professional visuals can be time-consuming and require design expertise. This Skill automates infographic generation with AI-driven design, research integration, and iterative refinement to deliver publication-ready outputs quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports 10 infographic types (statistical, timeline, process, comparison, list, geographic, hierarchical, anatomical, resume, social) with clear guidelines and templates.
  • Smart iterative refinement that uses Gemini 3 Pro for quality review to improve outputs automatically until thresholds are met.
  • Research integration options (Perplexity Sonar) to gather up-to-date facts and sources for data-driven visuals.
  • Industry-style presets and colorblind-safe palettes to ensure branded, accessible visuals.
  • Outputs include versioned images and a detailed review log for traceability.

Quick Start

Describe your topic and preferred style, and the system will generate a publication-ready infographic with optional research and iterative refinement.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-infographics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate infographics from natural language prompts?

You can generate infographics by providing a natural language prompt describing your topic and preferred style. The system automates creation, applying research integration, color palettes, and iterative refinement to produce publication-ready outputs.

What types of infographics can I create using AI generation?

AI infographic generation supports ten types, including statistical, timeline, process, comparison, list, geographic, hierarchical, anatomical, resume, and social visuals. Each type comes with clear guidelines and templates for professional use.

How does automated quality review work for data visualization outputs?

Automated quality review uses Gemini 3 Pro to evaluate data visualization outputs. The system applies smart iterative refinement, automatically improving images until quality thresholds are met and generating a detailed review log.

Can I use Perplexity Sonar research to gather facts for data visualization?

Yes, Perplexity Sonar research integration is optionally available to gather up-to-date facts and sources. This ensures your data-driven infographics contain accurate, research-backed information before visual generation.

Does this infographic workflow support colorblind-safe palettes and branding styles?

Yes, the infographic workflow includes industry-style presets and colorblind-safe color palettes. These features ensure that all generated visuals are accessible and align with specific branding requirements.

What are the limitations of using natural language prompts for infographic creation?

While natural language prompts automate infographic creation, limitations include dependency on prompt clarity for layout accuracy. Complex anatomical or geographic visualizations may require iterative refinement to meet document-type quality thresholds.