data-storytelling

Convert raw metrics into presentation slide narratives with chart selection and sequencing.

364|53|Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill data-storytelling-cosmicstack-labs
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Skill: data-storytelling
Source: https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills/tree/main/categories/presentation/data-storytelling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill data-storytelling-cosmicstack-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you transform raw numbers into presentation-ready data narratives so your audience understands the key takeaway quickly and can act on it.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Narrative-first slide structure: Guides you to pair charts with context, insight, and implications (e.g., 3-act structure and annotated flow).
  • Chart selection that matches the relationship: Recommends the right visualization type for comparisons, trends, distributions, correlations, funnels, geography, and progress-to-goal.
  • Legibility and trust safeguards: Enforces data-ink ratio principles, pre-attentive emphasis, and common anti-pattern fixes (e.g., misleading axes, chart junk, missing citations).
  • Use cases: Investor/executive decks, internal performance dashboards, weekly reporting, and conference presentations where clarity in 5 seconds matters.

Quick Start

Use the data-storytelling skill to create a slide narrative for a key metric, including the best chart type, a 3-act storyline, and the most important annotations and citations for your audience.

Frequently Asked Questions about data-storytelling

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn raw metrics into a presentation-ready data narrative?

To build a data narrative, map data relationships to appropriate chart types and sequence them into an insight-driven flow, pairing charts with context, insight, and implications for a clear 3-act storyline.

What is the best way to choose chart types for executive dashboards and investor decks?

The best way to choose chart types for executive dashboards is matching the data relationship: comparisons, trends, distributions, correlations, funnels, geography, and progress-to-goal each require different visualizations.

How do I apply data-ink ratio and pre-attentive emphasis to slide design?

Apply data-ink ratio and pre-attentive emphasis to slide design by stripping chart junk, fixing misleading axes, and highlighting key takeaways so visual clarity is achieved within seconds.

Can I use this data storytelling approach for internal performance weekly reporting?

Yes, you can use this data storytelling approach for internal performance weekly reporting, static presentation charts, and conference presentations where audiences need to grasp key takeaways quickly.

How do I avoid misleading visual practices in analytics narratives?

Avoid misleading visual practices in analytics narratives by applying anti-pattern fixes for misleading axes and chart junk, while enforcing clear source citation formats to maintain audience trust.