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smart-illustrator

Generate contextual illustrations and infographics for articles, presentations, and social media covers.

536|81|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#content creation#presentation#ai generation#diagram#illustration#infographic#youtube thumbnail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/axtonliu/smart-illustrator --skill smart-illustrator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: smart-illustrator
Source: https://github.com/axtonliu/smart-illustrator/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/axtonliu/smart-illustrator --skill smart-illustrator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires excalidraw-brute-export-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating high-quality, contextual illustrations for articles, presentations, and social media covers is time-consuming and often lacks integration with content structure. This skill automates the process, intelligently selecting the best visual engine and style to match your content, saving significant time and effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tri-Engine System: Automatically selects Gemini (creative visuals), Excalidraw (hand-drawn diagrams), or Mermaid (structured diagrams) based on content type.
  • Smart Position Detection: Analyzes article structure to identify optimal illustration points.
  • Multi-Mode Generation: Supports article illustrations, batch PPT/slides infographics, and high-CTR cover images for various platforms (YouTube, WeChat, Twitter).
  • Extensible Style System: Offers built-in styles (light, dark, minimal, cover) and allows custom branding.
  • Use Case: Ideal for content creators, technical bloggers, and educators who need to quickly produce visually engaging and contextually relevant graphics for their written or video content.

Quick Start

Use the smart-illustrator skill to generate illustrations for your article.

Frequently Asked Questions about smart-illustrator

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

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How do I automatically generate illustrations for an article?▼

To automatically generate article illustrations, the skill analyzes your content structure to identify optimal placement points and selects the best visual engine to render contextual graphics. It applies smart position detection to insert relevant infographics without manual intervention.

What's the best way to create infographics for slides and presentations?▼

The best way to create presentation infographics is using a multi-mode generation system that supports batch PPT slides. It automatically selects Mermaid for structured charts or Excalidraw for hand-drawn diagrams to match your content style.

Can I generate high-CTR YouTube thumbnails and social media covers?▼

Yes, you can generate high-CTR YouTube thumbnails and social media covers for platforms like WeChat and Twitter. The system uses the Gemini engine for creative visuals and applies an extensible style system for custom branding.

Does this illustration tool work with Excalidraw and Mermaid?▼

Yes, the tri-engine system integrates Excalidraw for hand-drawn diagrams and Mermaid for structured charts. It requires the excalidraw-brute-export-cli dependency to render and export the hand-drawn visual assets.

How does automated content analysis identify where to place visuals?▼

Automated content analysis identifies visual placement by scanning the article structure to detect contextual gaps and key sections. This smart position detection ensures illustrations are inserted exactly where they enhance reader comprehension.

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