Xiaohongshu Images Skill
This skill transforms markdown, HTML, or text content into beautifully styled HTML pages with AI-generated cover images, then captures them as sequential screenshots at 3:4 ratio for Xiaohongshu posting.
Overview
The skill performs the following workflow:
Accept Content: Receives markdown, HTML, or txt format content from the user
Load Prompt Template: Reads the prompt template from prompts/default.md in this skill's directory
Generate Cover Image: Uses /baoyu-cover-image skill to generate a cover image based on the article content
Generate HTML: Creates a beautifully styled HTML page following the prompt template specifications
Save Output: Saves the HTML to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
When the user invokes this skill, follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the Input
The user will provide one of the following:
A file path to a markdown, HTML, or txt file (e.g., /path/to/article.md) Raw content directly in the conversation A URL to fetch content from
If the input is unclear, ask the user to provide either a file path, URL, or paste the content directly.
Step 2: Read the Prompt Template
Read the prompt template from this skill's directory:
{{SKILL_DIR}}/prompts/default.md
Use the Read tool to get the prompt template content. This template defines the HTML/CSS styling specifications.
Step 3: Extract Article Title and Date
From the content, extract:
Title: The main heading (h1) or first significant title in the content Date: Current date in YYYY-MM-DD format
Create the output folder path as: ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Replace spaces with hyphens Remove special characters Keep the title reasonably short (max 50 characters) All images go in _attachments/ subfolder Step 4: Generate Cover Image with baoyu-cover-image Skill
⚠️ COMPLIANCE CHECK: Before generating, ensure the image concept complies with Xiaohongshu community guidelines (Section 11 of the prompt template). The image must:
Be age-appropriate with no revealing clothing or suggestive poses Avoid political symbols, violence, gambling, smoking, or alcohol abuse Convey positive, constructive messages Be culturally sensitive and original
Use the /baoyu-cover-image skill to generate the cover image:
Invoke the skill with the article content:
/baoyu-cover-image ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Or if the content is not yet saved, pass the content directly to the skill.
Style Selection:
Let baoyu-cover-image auto-select based on content signals, OR Specify a style that matches the article tone: tech - AI, coding, digital topics warm - Personal stories, emotional content bold - Controversial, attention-grabbing topics minimal - Simple, zen-like content playful - Fun, casual, beginner-friendly content nature - Wellness, health, organic topics retro - History, vintage, traditional topics elegant - Business, professional content (default)
Special: Mom Reading Club Template
When using the mom-reading-club template, override the default cover style with calligraphy & ink-wash illustration (书法水墨风):
/baoyu-cover-image
Use --no-title flag since Xiaohongshu covers typically use visual-only images without embedded text.
Move the generated image to the correct location:
baoyu-cover-image saves to imgs/cover.png relative to the article
Move/copy to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Step 5: Generate HTML
⚠️ COMPLIANCE CHECK: Before generating HTML, review the text content for compliance:
No absolute/superlative claims (最好、第一、国家级、最高级、全网最低价) No exaggerated effect claims (一分钟见效、吃完就变白) No false or unverified medical/financial advice No defamatory or offensive language If health/investment topics are involved, add disclaimer text
Using the prompt template and the user's content:
Parse the content to identify:
Title (h1) Subtitles (h2-h6) Paragraphs Lists Code blocks Links Emphasis/bold text Blockquotes
Generate complete HTML following the template specifications:
Dark gradient background 600px × 800px cream-colored card Proper typography with Google Fonts (Noto Serif SC, Inter, JetBrains Mono) Cover image at the top All specified styling for text, links, lists, code blocks, etc. Responsive design for mobile
Important HTML Structure:
Save the HTML to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
After generating the HTML, capture sequential screenshots of the .container element at exact 3:4 aspect ratio:
Screenshot Specifications:
Container viewport: 600px × 800px (3:4 ratio) Output resolution: 1200px × 1600px (2x device scale factor) Each screenshot captures exactly the .container element, not the full page
Capture Process:
Open the HTML page using Playwright browser with viewport larger than container
Configure browser context:
Viewport: 800px × 1000px (larger than container to ensure full visibility)
Device scale factor: 2x for high-resolution output
Scroll within the container:
The .container element has overflow-y: auto, making it internally scrollable
Start from scrollTop = 0 and increment through the content
Each scroll position captures one 3:4 ratio screenshot
Smart text boundary detection:
Before each screenshot, analyze visible block elements (p, h1-h6, li, blockquote, pre, img)
If an element would be cut at the bottom boundary, end the current screenshot before that element
Add whitespace mask to cover partial content, maintaining clean 3:4 frame
Next screenshot starts with the cut element at the top
Capture the complete .container content:
Use container.screenshot() to capture only the container element (excludes page background)
Continue until all content is captured (scrollTop reaches scrollHeight - clientHeight)
Save screenshots to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Use the screenshot script:
cd {{SKILL_DIR}} && python scripts/screenshot.py ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Script Output:
Each screenshot: exactly 1200×1600 pixels (3:4 ratio at 2x scale) Only the cream-colored card content is captured No text is cut off between screenshots Step 7: Report Results
After completion, report to the user:
HTML file location Number of screenshots generated Screenshots folder location Preview of the first screenshot (if possible) Directory Structure {{SKILL_DIR}}/ ├── SKILL.md # This file ├── prompts/ │ └── default.md # Default HTML/CSS styling prompt ├── scripts/ │ └── screenshot.py # Screenshot capture script └── .gitignore
Output directory (outside skill folder):
~/Dev/obsidian/articles/
Dependencies
This skill depends on:
/baoyu-cover-image skill for cover image generation (must be installed in ~/.claude/skills/) Example Workflow
User: Create a styled article page from this markdown:
My Article Title
This is the introduction paragraph...
Section 1
Content for section 1...
Assistant Actions:
Read prompt template from prompts/default.md Extract title: "My Article Title" Create output folder: ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/2024-01-14-my-article-title/ Invoke /baoyu-cover-image skill with --no-title flag to generate cover image Move generated cover from imgs/cover.png to _attachments/cover-xhs.png Generate styled HTML following template specifications Save to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/2024-01-14-my-article-title/xhs-preview.html Open in browser and take 3:4 ratio screenshots Save screenshots to ~/Dev/obsidian/articles/2024-01-14-my-article-title/_attachments/xhs-01.png, etc. Report completion with file locations Custom Prompt Templates
Users can provide custom prompt templates by:
Placing a .md file in the prompts/ directory Specifying the template name when invoking the skill
Example: "Use the xiaohongshu-style template for this article"
Available Templates Template Description Best For default Standard style with New Yorker-style illustrations General articles mom-reading-club Calligraphy & ink-wash style with TsangerJinKai02 font Mom Reading Club (妈妈读书会) brand content Mom Reading Club Template
Use this template for all "Mom Reading Club" branded content:
/xiaohongshu-images
Features:
Font: TsangerJinKai02 (仓耳今楷02) for titles - requires local installation Cover style: Chinese calligraphy & ink-wash illustration (书法水墨风) Aesthetic: Zen simplicity, elegant restraint, generous white space Color accent: Subtle gold (#C9A962) Target audience: Cultured mothers aged 30-45 Error Handling
If the /baoyu-cover-image skill fails:
Display the error message to the user Offer to retry or proceed without cover image If proceeding without image, use a placeholder or omit the cover
If screenshot capture fails:
Verify the HTML file exists and is valid Check browser dependencies Report the specific error to the user System Requirements
This skill requires:
Python 3.8+ Playwright for screenshot capture (installed via pip: pip install playwright && playwright install chromium) /baoyu-cover-image skill installed in ~/.claude/skills/
Install dependencies:
pip install playwright playwright install chromium
Notes The skill preserves all original content exactly as provided No modifications, simplifications, or deletions to the content The cover image is generated based on the article's main theme Screenshots are optimized for Xiaohongshu's 3:4 aspect ratio Text is never cut off in screenshots - boundaries are adjusted intelligently Community Compliance (社区规范合规)
IMPORTANT: All generated content must comply with Xiaohongshu community guidelines.
Quick Reference - Prohibited Content: Category Examples Action Absolute claims 最好、最佳、第一、国家级 Remove or rephrase Exaggerated effects 一分钟见效、立刻瘦10斤 Remove or add disclaimers Medical/Financial advice Health tips, investment suggestions Add disclaimer: "本内容不构成医疗/投资建议" Inappropriate imagery Nudity, violence, political symbols Regenerate with appropriate content False information Pseudoscience, unverified claims Verify or remove Defamatory content Attacks on brands/individuals Remove entirely Official Guidelines: 社区规范: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/crown/community/rules 社区公约: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/crown/community/agreement Compliance Workflow: Before image generation: Review theme for appropriateness Before HTML generation: Scan text for prohibited phrases Before final output: Run through compliance checklist in prompt template (Section 11.5)