When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when the user has any of the following needs:
- Requests to "illustrate" an article, "add illustrations", or "generate images"
- Needs "article illustrations", "content illustrations", or "cover images"
- Mentions "find images", "want an image", or "give me an image"
- Wants the article to be "more vivid" or "have pictures to prove it"
Core Objective
Quickly generate suitable illustrations for articles, automatically upload them to image hosting, and directly generate usable Markdown image links, so users do not need to handle images manually.
Execution Process
Step 1: Understand the Image Requirements
Objective: Determine the theme, style, and purpose of the image
Analysis Points:
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Understanding the Article Theme
- Extract the core concepts and keywords of the article
- Determine the main information the illustration should convey
- Analyze the aesthetic preferences of the target readers
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Determining the Image Purpose
- Article main image/cover image
- Section divider image
- Concept diagram
- Decorative illustration
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Confirming Style Preferences
- Professional business style vs. relaxed lifestyle style
- Modern minimalist style vs. retro nostalgic style
- Hand-drawn illustration style vs. realistic photo style
Step 2: Choose the Image Source
Objective: Choose the most suitable image source according to the requirements
Selection Priority:
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Public domain images (first choice)
- Sources: Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay
- Advantages: free, high quality, commercial-friendly
- Suitable for: general themes, landscapes, people, scenes
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AI-generated images (second choice)
- Tools: DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
- Advantages: fully customizable, no copyright issues
- Suitable for: abstract concepts, specific scenes, creative expression
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Free stock images (alternative)
- Sources: Freepik, Canva free resources
- Advantages: strong design sense, consistent style
- Suitable for: business themes, infographics
Step 3: Generate or Search for Images
Objective: Obtain high-quality image files
Operation Steps:
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Keyword Optimization
- Generate 3-5 different search keywords
- Include both English and Chinese keywords
- Add style modifiers (e.g., minimalist, professional)
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Image Screening Criteria
- Resolution: minimum 1920x1080
- Composition: prominent subject, clean image
- Color: coordinated with the article style
- Content: no obvious watermarks, clear image
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Batch Acquisition
- Obtain 3-5 candidate images at a time
- Give users room to choose
Step 4: Upload to an image hosting service
Objective: Upload images to a reliable image hosting service
Use ImgBB image hosting:
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Upload preparation
- Rename images to descriptive names
- Check file size (recommended <5MB)
- Confirm image format (JPG/PNG)
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Upload operation
- Use the ImgBB API or web upload
- Set appropriate titles and descriptions
- Choose public access permissions
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Link handling
- Obtain the direct URL
- Back up multiple links in case they become invalid
- Record the upload time and information
Step 5: Generate Markdown content
Objective: Provide users with ready-to-use Markdown code
Output format:

Additional information:
- Image size recommendations
- Alt text optimization suggestions
- Copyright information (if applicable)
Special handling scenarios
1. Conceptual articles
Image selection strategy:
- Use abstract graphics or metaphorical images
- Choose simple geometric shapes
- Avoid specific people or scenes
2. Tutorial articles
Image selection strategy:
- Use step-by-step diagrams
- Choose relevant tools or scenes
- Maintain the professionalism of the images
3. Opinion articles
Image selection strategy:
- Use thinking or discussion scenes
- Choose images of people expressing emotions
- Increase the emotional resonance of the images
Quality standards
- Image clarity >= 1920x1080
- Image hosting links are stable and reliable
- Markdown format is correct
- Image content relevance to the article topic > 80%
Notes
- Ensure image copyright compliance
- Avoid using controversial content
- Consider the display effect on different devices
- Add appropriate alt text to images
Last updated: 2024