article-to-image-series

# Article To Image Series Workflow This workflow turns text structure into a validated image series. It is intentionally staged so the agent plans image count and prompts before generating assets. Before generating, extending, repairing, or repainting any image, read [../../marketplace/pptx/editable-reconstruction.md](../../marketplace/pptx/editable-reconstruction.md) and apply its provider order, text-free generation, and residue QA rules. Image models must not render titles, labels, numbers, signatures, watermarks, or pseudo-text. Keep chapter titles and captions outside the generated bitmap; if final cards require embedded typography, typeset it in an editable HTML/SVG source and render the composed PNG deterministically. ## Output Contract Final deliverables must stay inside the current task artifact scope: - `workflow.plan.md` - `series.config.json` - `prompts/image-prompts.md` - `assets/images/*.png` - `assets/images/manifest.md` - `DELIVERY.md` ## Phase 1: Parse Source Read the user input and identify: - topic or article title - narrative line - target audience - chapter or card count - style requirements - any required reference images or source URLs If no count is given, choose a compact 3-7 image series based on the narrative. ## Phase 2: Series Plan Write `workflow.plan.md` and `series.config.json`. Each image entry must define: - `chapter_id` - `title` - `subtitle` - core message - visual metaphor - key labels - output path under `assets/images/` Do not ask an image model for a batch collage. One entry means one standalone output file. ## Phase 3: Prompt Pack Write `prompts/image-prompts.md` with one prompt per image. Prompts must keep a consistent family style while preserving per-chapter meaning. Avoid generic cyberpunk, stock-style, and unreadable text-heavy visuals. ## Phase 4: Generate Images Generate or edit images one by one. Save each final PNG under `assets/images/`. Generate the visual plate without text. If the output format requires text inside the final card, add it only through the deterministic editable layout source after the text-free plate passes inspection. If an image tool writes to a cache directory, copy the final image into the artifact scope. Do not leave final outputs in `Downloads`, model cache, `/tmp`, or global media folders. ## Phase 5: Manifest And Validation Write `assets/images/manifest.md` with one row per image. Required checks: - PNG count equals manifest row count. - Every manifest `file` exists and is a real PNG. - No manifest file path points outside the artifact scope. - No generated image is a combined grid, contact sheet, or storyboard unless explicitly requested. Stop on validation failure and report the missing or invalid image file.