A specialized agent skill that analyzes written content to generate and insert consistent, contextually relevant illustrations using a unique Type x Style framework.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install article-illustrator
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install article-illustrator using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Article Illustrator?
The Article Illustrator is a professional-grade tool designed for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem that automates the visual enhancement of articles, blog posts, and technical documentation. Unlike generic image generators, this skill performs a deep semantic analysis of your text to identify where visual aids—such as flowcharts, infographics, or narrative scenes—will add the most value. It ensures brand consistency by allowing users to pair specific structural types with curated aesthetic styles, such as notion, blueprint, or editorial.
By integrating this skill into your workflow, you can move away from manual asset creation and literal metaphor interpretations. As a leading choice among Openclaw Skills for content creators, it focuses on visualizing core arguments and abstract concepts, providing a streamlined path from raw text to a fully illustrated, publication-ready document.
Article Illustrator Use Cases
- Creating consistent technical diagrams and flowcharts for software documentation.
- Adding high-quality, branded illustrations to SaaS blog posts and knowledge-base articles.
- Visualizing data metrics and complex timelines in long-form research papers.
- Automating the placement of context-aware imagery in marketing copy to improve reader engagement.
How Article Illustrator Works
- The skill analyzes the input source to determine the content type, core arguments, and optimal illustration density.
- It performs a pre-check of the environment to set up the output directory and check for existing assets.
- The agent presents a structured confirmation step where the user approves the recommended Type, Style, and Density.
- It generates a comprehensive outline.md file that maps every planned illustration to its specific position in the text.
- Custom prompts are constructed using semantic color rules and layout structures before sequential image generation begins.
- The final step involves inserting the Markdown image references into the article and providing a summary of the changes.
Article Illustrator Setup
To install this skill and expand your library of Openclaw Skills, run the following command in your terminal:
npx clawhub@latest install article-illustrator
After installation, you can illustrate any local Markdown file by running:
illustrate path/to/your-article.md
Article Illustrator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill maintains a clean organizational structure for all generated assets, ensuring easy management and version control:
| Path | Purpose |
|---|---|
illustrations/{topic-slug}/ |
The root directory for all visual assets related to a specific article. |
outline.md |
Contains YAML metadata about the generation settings and per-illustration details. |
prompts/ |
Stores the exact AI prompts generated for each image to ensure reproducibility. |
*.png |
The final generated images, named using a NN-Type-Slug convention for easy identification. |
Article Illustrator Advanced Features
- Custom configuration support via EXTEND.md files at both project and global user levels.
- Semantic color mapping that translates conceptual meanings (like warning or success) into consistent visual cues.
- A robust Type x Style compatibility matrix that prevents the generation of aesthetically mismatched visuals.
- Multi-density modes allowing for minimal (1-2), balanced (3-5), or rich (6+) image placement based on article length.
- Automatic aspect ratio and layout composition control tailored to the specific illustration type.
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