infocard

Overview of infocard skill

The infocard skill helps you create editorial-style information cards in Markdown by embedding HTML and CSS directly in the page. It is best for AI outputs that need to feel designed, not just formatted: summaries, topic snapshots, highlight panels, event cards, comparison blocks, and UI Design-friendly presentation pieces. If you want a polished card fast without building a full layout system, the infocard skill gives you a structured starting point.

What infocard is for

Use infocard when the job is to turn dense content into a readable card with strong hierarchy, visual rhythm, and compact storytelling. The skill is especially useful for knowledge summaries, data highlights, knowledge-base callouts, launch announcements, and short content modules that need magazine-like presentation.

When to choose it

Choose the infocard skill if your output must stay inside Markdown, but still look intentionally designed. It is a good fit when you need HTML/CSS embedded directly in the document, and when the content can be expressed as a card rather than a full page. If your goal is a diagram or chart, this is the wrong skill; use a dedicated diagram or visualization skill instead.

Main differentiators

The practical value of infocard is its layout-first workflow: it asks you to analyze content density, select a skeleton, and match tone before drafting the card. That makes it more reliable than a generic “make this prettier” prompt, especially for UI Design work where spacing, hierarchy, and tone matter as much as the text itself.

How to Use infocard skill

Install infocard

Install the skill with:
npx skills add markdown-viewer/skills --skill infocard

After install, open SKILL.md first to understand the rules that affect generation quality. Then inspect the layout examples in layouts/ and the available visual tones in styles/ before you prompt for a final card.

What to provide in your prompt

A strong infocard prompt gives the model the raw content, the intended audience, and the output purpose. For example, instead of saying “make a card about product analytics,” provide the actual facts, the main takeaway, the reading level, and the desired mood. A better prompt looks like: “Create an infocard for UI Design that summarizes a design system update for product managers, using a calm editorial tone, 3 key benefits, and a short action note.”

Suggested workflow

Start by trimming your source content to the minimum facts that matter. Then identify content density: low for a single message, medium for a short list, high for multiple claims or metrics. Next choose a layout file that matches the shape of the content, such as layouts/hero-card.md, layouts/data-highlight.md, or layouts/comparison.md. Finally, apply a matching style from styles/ so the tone supports the message rather than fighting it.

Files to read first

Read SKILL.md for the critical rules, then preview layouts/badge-grid.md, layouts/bento-grid.md, layouts/data-highlight.md, and layouts/comparison.md if you are unsure which structure fits. If the output needs a specific atmosphere, check styles/editorial-warm.md, styles/clean-modern.md, or styles/soft-neutral.md before writing.

infocard skill FAQ

Is infocard better than a normal prompt?

Yes, when you need repeatable structure. A plain prompt can produce a decent card, but the infocard skill adds stronger guardrails for HTML embedding, layout choice, and content analysis. That usually reduces trial-and-error, especially when the card must work inside Markdown without broken formatting.

Is infocard install worth it for beginners?

Usually yes, if you are new to HTML-in-Markdown output and want a safer starting point. The skill is opinionated, which helps beginners avoid empty layouts and weak hierarchy. It is less useful if you already handcraft UI patterns and only need a one-off draft.

What does infocard not do well?

It is not the right choice for flow diagrams, architecture maps, or chart-heavy reporting. It also becomes weaker when the source content is vague, because the card depends on clear content analysis before layout. If the message cannot be summarized into card-sized structure, another format will work better.

How does it fit with UI Design workflows?

The infocard skill fits well when you need a compact presentation of product ideas, design principles, feature summaries, or release notes. It is especially useful for UI Design because it forces you to think about hierarchy, tone, and density before styling, which makes the result closer to a real interface component.

How to Improve infocard skill

Give better source material

The biggest quality gain comes from better inputs. Provide exact copy, metrics, labels, and constraints instead of a broad topic. For example, “3 benefits, 1 caveat, 1 CTA” will produce a sharper infocard than “write something about onboarding.” The more explicit the structure, the less the model has to invent.

Match layout to content shape

Common failures happen when the content is forced into the wrong skeleton. A single message should not be crammed into a dense grid, and a metric-heavy update should not be treated like a quote card. Pick the layout based on the content’s actual shape, then use the style to refine tone.

Iterate on hierarchy, not just wording

If the first output feels off, revise the content hierarchy before asking for prettier language. Move the most important fact to the top, reduce secondary text, and remove any sentence that does not change the reader’s decision. For infocard, clarity usually improves more from tighter structure than from more adjectives.

Be explicit about boundaries

The infocard skill works best when you tell it what not to do: no diagrams, no chart-like framing, no extra sections, and no decorative filler. If you want an infocard for UI Design, say whether it should feel editorial, product-led, formal, or warm. Those constraints help the output stay focused and easier to ship.