smart-illustrator

Generate article illustrations, PPT infographics, and cover thumbnails from articles using style-driven prompts.

1|Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sss-hust/skills --skill smart-illustrator-sss-hust
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: smart-illustrator
Source: https://github.com/sss-hust/skills/tree/main/smart-illustrator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sss-hust/skills --skill smart-illustrator-sss-hust

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of visual illustrations and PPT infographics from articles and prompts, saving time spent on manual design and enabling consistent branding across content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-mode generation: Article illustrations, Slides/PPT batch infographics, and Cover thumbnails for platforms like YouTube and WeChat.
  • Style-driven prompts: Load design rules from built-in styles (Light, Dark, Minimal, Cover) and customize with user-brand colors.
  • Batch generation & resume: Produce multiple images efficiently with resume support and options for keeping or regenerating specific items.
  • Reference and watermark support: Use style references for consistent visuals and apply brand watermarking rules.
  • Prompt-only mode: Output JSON prompts for manual generation when API access is unavailable.
  • Extended tooling: Mermaid/Gemini backends, prompt customization prompts, and learning features for cover improvement.

Quick Start

Install and run the skill by pointing Claude Code at your article or prompt file, then choose the desired mode (article, slides, or cover) to generate visuals.

Quick Start

Use the Skill to analyze an article or prompt file, then run the CLI command to generate visuals in article, slides, or cover mode. A concise natural-language instruction for initial use: supply the article path and run the skill with your preferred style to produce visuals in the chosen mode.

Frequently Asked Questions about smart-illustrator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn an article into infographics for slides automatically?

You can turn articles into infographics by supplying the article path and selecting the Slides/PPT batch mode. The tool then automates visual illustration creation using style-driven prompts loaded from built-in style rules.

Can I generate visual illustrations without making direct API calls?

Yes, you can generate visual illustrations without API calls by using the optional --prompt-only mode. This mode outputs JSON prompts for manual generation when API access is unavailable.

Does the tool support batch generation for PPT infographics with resume support?

Yes, the tool supports batch generation for PPT infographics with resume support. It produces multiple images efficiently and includes options for keeping or regenerating specific items.

How do I apply consistent branding and watermarks to generated cover thumbnails?

You apply consistent branding and watermarks by loading design rules from built-in styles and customizing them with user-brand colors. The tool also supports reference images for consistent visuals.

What backends can I use for generating article illustrations with Claude?

You can use Gemini or OpenRouter backends for generating article illustrations with Claude-compatible prompts. These backends process style-driven prompts to automate visual illustration creation.