Xiaohongshu Infographic Series Generator
Break down complex content into eye-catching infographic series for Xiaohongshu with multiple style options.
Usage
# Auto-select style and layout based on content
/baoyu-xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md
# Specify style
/baoyu-xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --style notion
# Specify layout
/baoyu-xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --layout dense
# Combine style and layout
/baoyu-xhs-images posts/ai-future/article.md --style tech --layout list
# Direct content input
/baoyu-xhs-images
[paste content]
# Direct input with options
/baoyu-xhs-images --style bold --layout comparison
[paste content]
Options
| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| --style <name> | Visual style (see Style Gallery) |
| --layout <name> | Information layout (see Layout Gallery) |
Two Dimensions
| Dimension | Controls | Options | |-----------|----------|---------| | Style | Visual aesthetics: colors, lines, decorations | cute, fresh, tech, warm, bold, minimal, retro, pop, notion | | 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
| Style | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| cute (Default) | Sweet, adorable, girly - classic Xiaohongshu aesthetic |
| fresh | Clean, refreshing, natural |
| tech | Modern, smart, digital |
| warm | Cozy, friendly, approachable |
| bold | High impact, attention-grabbing |
| minimal | Ultra-clean, sophisticated |
| retro | Vintage, nostalgic, trendy |
| pop | Vibrant, energetic, eye-catching |
| notion | Minimalist hand-drawn line art, intellectual |
Detailed style definitions: references/styles/<style>.md
Layout Gallery
| Layout | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| sparse (Default) | Minimal information, maximum impact (1-2 points) |
| balanced | Standard content layout (3-4 points) |
| dense | High information density, knowledge card style (5-8 points) |
| list | Enumeration and ranking format (4-7 items) |
| comparison | Side-by-side contrast layout |
| flow | Process and timeline layout (3-6 steps) |
Detailed layout definitions: references/layouts/<layout>.md
Auto Style Selection
When no --style is specified, analyze content to select:
| Content Signals | Selected Style |
|----------------|----------------|
| Beauty, fashion, cute, girl, pink | cute |
| Health, nature, clean, fresh, organic | fresh |
| Tech, AI, code, digital, app, tool | tech |
| Life, story, emotion, feeling, warm | warm |
| Warning, important, must, critical | bold |
| Professional, business, elegant, simple | minimal |
| Classic, vintage, old, traditional | retro |
| Fun, exciting, wow, amazing | pop |
| Knowledge, concept, productivity, SaaS, notion | notion |
Auto Layout Selection
When no --layout is specified, analyze content structure to select:
| Content Signals | Selected Layout |
|----------------|-----------------|
| Single quote, one key point, cover | sparse |
| 3-4 points, explanation, tutorial | balanced |
| 5+ points, summary, cheat sheet, 干货 | dense |
| Numbered items, top N, checklist, steps | list |
| vs, compare, before/after, pros/cons | comparison |
| Process, flow, timeline, steps with order | flow |
Layout by Position:
| Position | Recommended Layout |
|----------|-------------------|
| Cover | sparse |
| Content | balanced or 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
│ ├── 02-content-1.md
│ └── ...
├── 01-cover.png
├── 02-content-1.png
└── 03-ending.png
Without Article Path
Save to xhs-outputs/YYYY-MM-DD/[topic-slug]/:
xhs-outputs/
└── 2026-01-13/
└── ai-agent-guide/
├── outline.md
├── prompts/
│ ├── 01-cover.md
│ └── ...
├── 01-cover.png
└── 02-ending.png
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 based on content complexity:
| Content Type | Image Count | |-------------|-------------| | Simple opinion / single topic | 2-3 | | Medium complexity / tutorial | 4-6 | | Deep dive / multi-dimensional | 7-10 |
Note: Layout can vary per image in a series. Cover typically uses sparse, content pages use balanced/dense/list as appropriate.
Step 2: Generate Outline
Plan for each image with style and layout specifications:
# Xiaohongshu Infographic Series Outline
**Topic**: [topic description]
**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]
---
## Image 2 of N
**Position**: Content
**Layout**: [balanced/dense/list/comparison/flow]
**Core Message**: [one-liner]
**Filename**: 02-xxx.png
**Text Content**:
- Title: xxx
- Points: [list based on layout density]
**Visual Concept**: [description matching style + layout]
---
...
Step 3: Save Outline
Save outline as outline.md.
Step 4: Generate Images One by One
For each image, create a prompt file with style and layout specifications.
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: [style primary color]
- Background: [style background color]
- Accent: [style accent color]
Text content:
- Title: 「xxx」(large, prominent)
- Key points: [based on layout density]
Layout instructions: [layout-specific guidance]
Style notes: [style-specific characteristics]
Layout-Specific Instructions:
| Layout | Arrangement Instructions |
|--------|-------------------------|
| sparse | Single focal point centered, 1-2 text elements, maximum breathing room |
| balanced | Title at top, 3-4 points in clear sections, moderate spacing |
| dense | Grid or multi-section layout, 5-8 points, compact but organized |
| list | Vertical numbered/bulleted list, consistent item spacing, clear hierarchy |
| comparison | Two-column split, clear divider, mirrored structure left/right |
| flow | Horizontal or vertical flow with arrows, connected nodes/steps |
Image Generation Skill Selection:
- Check available image generation skills
- If multiple skills available, ask user to choose
Generation Flow:
- Call selected image generation skill with prompt file and output path
- Confirm generation success
- Report progress: "Generated X/N"
- Continue to next
Step 5: 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-content-2.png ✓ Content (dense)
- 04-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 →
balanced/dense/list/comparison/flow - Ending (Last): Summary / call-to-action / memorable quote →
sparseorbalanced
Style × Layout Matrix (recommended combinations):
| | sparse | balanced | dense | list | comparison | flow | |---|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | cute | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | fresh | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | | tech | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | | warm | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | | bold | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | | minimal | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | retro | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | pop | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | | notion | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ |
✓✓ = highly recommended, ✓ = works well
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