Xiaohongshu Infographic Series Generator
Break down complex content into eye-catching infographic series for Xiaohongshu.
Usage
# Auto-select style and layout based on content
/xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md
# Specify style
/xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --style notion
# Specify layout
/xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --layout dense
# Combine style and layout
/xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --style tech --layout list
# Direct content input
/xhs-images
[paste content]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--style <name> | Visual style (see Style Gallery below) |
--layout <name> | Information layout (see Layout Gallery below) |
Two Dimensions
| Dimension | Controls | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Visual aesthetics: colors, lines, decorations | cute, fresh, tech, warm, bold, minimal, retro, pop, notion, productivity, insight |
| Layout | Information structure: density, arrangement | sparse, balanced, dense, list, comparison, flow |
Style × Layout can be freely combined. Example: --style notion --layout dense creates an intellectual-looking knowledge card with high information density.
Style Gallery (Quick Reference)
| Style | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
cute | Sweet, adorable, girly - classic XHS aesthetic | Lifestyle, beauty, fashion |
fresh | Clean, refreshing, natural | Health, wellness, self-care |
tech | Modern, smart, digital | Tech tutorials, AI content |
warm | Cozy, friendly, approachable | Personal stories, life lessons |
bold | High impact, attention-grabbing | Important tips, warnings |
minimal | Ultra-clean, sophisticated | Professional content |
retro | Vintage, nostalgic, trendy | Throwback, classic tips |
pop | Vibrant, energetic, eye-catching | Fun facts, announcements |
notion | Minimalist hand-drawn line art | Knowledge sharing, SaaS |
productivity | Structured, light mode, clean UI | How-to tutorials, tools |
insight | High clarity, dark mode, premium | Mental models, deep thoughts |
For detailed style specs (colors, elements, typography): See references/styles.md
Layout Gallery (Quick Reference)
| Layout | Density | Best For |
|---|---|---|
sparse | 1-2 points, 60-70% whitespace | Covers, quotes, impactful statements |
balanced | 3-4 points, 40-50% whitespace | Regular content, tutorials |
dense | 5-8 points, 20-30% whitespace | Summary cards, cheat sheets |
list | 4-7 items, 30-40% whitespace | Top N lists, checklists |
comparison | 2×2-4 points, 30-40% whitespace | Before/After, pros/cons |
flow | 3-6 steps, 30-40% whitespace | Processes, timelines |
For detailed layout specs and Style×Layout matrix: See references/layouts.md
Auto Selection Logic
Auto Style Selection
| Content Signals | Selected Style |
|---|---|
| Beauty, fashion, cute, girl, pink | cute |
| Health, nature, clean, fresh | fresh |
| Tech, AI, code, digital, app, tool | tech |
| Life, story, emotion, feeling | warm |
| Warning, important, must, critical | bold |
| Professional, business, elegant | minimal |
| Classic, vintage, old, traditional | retro |
| Fun, exciting, wow, amazing | pop |
| Knowledge, concept, productivity, SaaS | notion |
| How-to, tutorial, tool recommendation | productivity |
| Mental model, deep thought, insight | insight |
Auto Layout Selection
| Content Signals | Selected Layout |
|---|---|
| Single quote, one key point, cover | sparse |
| 3-4 points, explanation, tutorial | balanced |
| 5+ points, summary, cheat sheet | dense |
| Numbered items, top N, checklist | list |
| vs, compare, before/after, pros/cons | comparison |
| Process, flow, timeline, ordered steps | flow |
Layout by Position
| Position | Recommended Layout |
|---|---|
| Cover | sparse |
| Content | balanced / dense / list (content-appropriate) |
| Ending | sparse or balanced |
File Management
With Article Path
Save to xhs-images/ subdirectory in the same folder as the article:
posts/ai-future/
├── article.md
└── xhs-images/
├── outline.md
├── prompts/
│ ├── 01-cover.md
│ └── ...
├── 01-cover.png
└── 02-ending.png
Without Article Path
Save to xhs-outputs/YYYY-MM-DD/[topic-slug]/
Workflow
Step 1: Analyze Content & Select Style/Layout
- Read content
- If
--stylespecified, use that style; otherwise auto-select - If
--layoutspecified, use that layout; otherwise auto-select per image - Determine image count:
- Simple topic: 2-3 images
- Medium complexity: 4-6 images
- Deep dive: 7-10 images
Step 2: Generate Outline
Plan for each image with style and layout specifications. Save as outline.md:
# Xiaohongshu Infographic Series Outline
**Topic**: [topic]
**Style**: [selected style]
**Default Layout**: [selected layout or "varies"]
**Image Count**: N
**Generated**: YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm
---
## Image 1 of N
**Position**: Cover
**Layout**: sparse
**Core Message**: [one-liner]
**Filename**: 01-cover.png
**Text Content**:
- Title: xxx
- Subtitle: xxx
**Visual Concept**: [style + layout appropriate description]
---
...
Step 3: Generate Images One by One
For each image:
- Read style details from
references/styles.md(load target style section only) - Read layout details from
references/layouts.md(load target layout section only) - Create prompt file in
prompts/directory - Generate using:
/gemini-web --promptfiles [SKILL_ROOT]/prompts/system.md [TARGET_DIR]/prompts/01-cover.md --image [TARGET_DIR]/01-cover.png
Prompt Format:
Infographic theme: [topic]
Style: [style name]
Layout: [layout name]
Position: [cover/content/ending]
Visual composition:
- Main visual: [style-appropriate description]
- Arrangement: [layout-specific structure]
- Decorative elements: [style-specific decorations]
Color scheme:
- Primary: [from style spec]
- Background: [from style spec]
- Accent: [from style spec]
Text content:
- Title: 「xxx」(large, prominent)
- Key points: [based on layout density]
Layout instructions: [from layout spec]
Style notes: [from style spec]
Step 4: Completion Report
Xiaohongshu Infographic Series Complete!
Topic: [topic]
Style: [style name]
Layout: [layout name or "varies"]
Location: [directory path]
Images: N total
- 01-cover.png ✓ Cover (sparse)
- 02-content-1.png ✓ Content (balanced)
- 03-ending.png ✓ Ending (sparse)
Outline: outline.md
Content Breakdown Principles
- Cover (Image 1): Strong visual impact, core title, attention hook →
sparselayout - Content (Middle): Core points per image, density varies by content
- Ending (Last): Summary / call-to-action / memorable quote →
sparseorbalanced
Notes
- Image generation typically takes 10-30 seconds per image
- Auto-retry once on generation failure
- Use cartoon alternatives for sensitive public figures
- Output language matches input content language
- Maintain selected style consistency across all images in series