infocard

name	infocard
description	Create editorial-style information cards using HTML/CSS in Markdown. Best for knowledge summaries, data highlights, event announcements, and single-topic content cards with magazine-quality typography.
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Infocard Generator

Quick Start: Analyze content (density × structure × mood) → Auto-sense tone for color palette → Pick a layout skeleton → Embed HTML directly in Markdown with <style scoped>.

Critical Rules

Rule 1: Direct HTML Embedding

IMPORTANT: Write info cards as direct HTML in Markdown. NEVER use code blocks (```html). The HTML should be embedded directly in the document without any fencing.

Rule 2: No Empty Lines in HTML Structure

CRITICAL: Do NOT add any empty lines within the HTML info card structure. Keep the entire HTML block continuous to prevent parsing errors.

Rule 3: Content Analysis Before Layout

REQUIRED: Analyze content along three dimensions before designing:

Density (determines breathing rhythm):

Density	Content Volume	Visual Treatment
Low	≤ 50 words core	"Big-character" composition. One oversized element dominates. Generous whitespace.
Medium	50–200 words	Hero + supporting panels. 2–3 main blocks with clear hierarchy.
High	200+ words	Asymmetric multi-column grids. Primary/secondary/supporting blocks. Never equal-weight tiles.

Structure (determines layout geometry):

Structure	Signal	Layout Pattern
Single point	One core concept	One anchor element dominates, rest recedes
Contrast	A vs B, old vs new	Split panel, two poles
Hierarchy	Layers build on each other	Stacked modules, pyramid
Flow	Sequential steps	Vertical cascade, numbered items
Radial	Core + derivatives	Hub with surrounding panels
Parallel	Multiple equal concepts	Asymmetric grid (never equal columns)

Mood (determines color temperature):

Mood	Visual Feel
Reflective	More whitespace, serif-heavy, lower contrast
Sharp	Strong contrast, bold type, vivid accent
Warm	Earth tones, rounded feel, gentle rhythm
Technical	Monospace accents, grid-like density

Rule 4: Tone Sensing

REQUIRED: Auto-select color palette based on content topic. Scan content keywords and match the closest tone:

Content Tone	Background	Accent	Trigger Keywords
Philosophical	#FAF8F4	#7C6853	cognition, thinking, meaning, philosophy, essence
Technical	#F5F7FA	#3D5A80	architecture, algorithm, system, API, code
Literary	#FBF9F1	#6B4E3D	story, narrative, writing, poetry, character
Scientific	#F4F8F6	#2D6A4F	experiment, data, research, paper, discovery
Business	#F4F3F0	#2D6A4F	market, strategy, growth, finance, investment
Creative	#F6F3F2	#B8432F	design, art, aesthetics, inspiration, creation
Default	#FAFAF8	#4A4A4A	When no clear match — prefer default over wrong match

When a style template is explicitly chosen, its colors take precedence over tone sensing. Use tone sensing as the default when no style is specified.

Rule 5: Title Protection

If the user provides a title explicitly, use it as-is for the main headline. Put editorial interpretation into subtitle, summary, or side modules. Do not silently rewrite the user's title.

Rule 6: Typography Hierarchy

Maintain a clear type scale and use it consistently:

• Hero title: 32px–48px, weight 700–900, tight letter-spacing (-0.02em)
• Subtitle / summary: 16px–20px, weight 400–500
• Body text: 14px–16px, weight 400, line-height 1.6–1.7
• Meta / tags / captions: 11px–13px, weight 500–700, uppercase with letter-spacing
• Body text color: never pure black — use #1a1a1a, #333, or #4a4a4a

Rule 7: Visual Weight Distribution

At least one module should feel visually heavier than the others. Avoid making every panel use the exact same treatment. Differentiate through scale, background tone, typographic weight, or accent rules.

Rule 8: Taste Rules (Anti-AI Checklist)

Before finalizing any card, check against these common AI-generated visual patterns:

Layout:

• No centered hero — Do not default-center titles. Prefer left-aligned or asymmetric
• No equal-width tiles — Three equal columns side by side is the #1 AI signature. Use 2fr 1fr, asymmetric grids, or staggered layouts
• No uniform panels — At least one panel must differ in scale, weight, or treatment

Typography:

• No pure black #000000 — Use off-black (#1a1a1a, #2d2a26) or warm/cool dark
• No oversized-only hierarchy — Build hierarchy with weight and color, not just font-size scaling

Color:

• Max 1 accent color, saturation < 80%
• No neon gradients — No purple-blue AI glow, no gradient-filled headlines
• Consistent temperature — Do not mix warm gray and cool gray in one card

Content:

• No filler data — Avoid 99.99%, 50%, 1234567. Use organic numbers (47.2%, 3.8M)
• No AI phrasing — Avoid "empower", "seamless", "unleash", "next-generation"

Spacing:

• Padding and margins must be mathematically precise, no awkward gaps
• Adjacent elements must be visually aligned

Style Examples

Choose a visual family first, then pick the specific template inside that family. This keeps the library broad without forcing a flat 29-style scan every time.

Style Families

Warm Editorial and Storytelling

Use when the card should feel reflective, human, narrative, or culturally textured.

Style	File	Suitable For
Editorial Warm	styles/editorial-warm.md	Knowledge summaries, book notes, essays, analytical reports
Customer Spotlight	styles/customer-spotlight.md	Customer stories, case studies, success recaps, brand narratives, adoption stories
Sunset Warm	styles/sunset-warm.md	Community recaps, event notes, lifestyle summaries, positive storytelling
Midcentury	styles/midcentury.md	Brand stories, retro-modern campaigns, culture notes, design narratives

Soft Lifestyle and Teaching

Use when the card should feel calm, approachable, and low-pressure.

Style	File	Suitable For
Soft Neutral	styles/soft-neutral.md	Lifestyle content, wellness, education, gentle branding, creative workshops
Slate Chalk	styles/slate-chalk.md	Teaching content, lessons, concept explanations, workshop notes
Education Studio	styles/education-studio.md	Teaching notes, course modules, learning summaries, workshop guides

Paper, Research, and Governance

Use when the card should read like a memo, report, brief, or evidence summary.

Style	File	Suitable For
Paper Minimal	styles/paper-minimal.md	Product notes, task summaries, meeting notes, clean documentation
Lab Journal	styles/lab-journal.md	Research summaries, scientific explanations, medical content, academic papers
Academic Paper	styles/academic-paper.md	Research abstracts, paper summaries, literature reviews, evidence-heavy explanations
Policy Paper	styles/policy-paper.md	Governance notes, policy explainers, legal-adjacent summaries, internal rules
Navy Formal	styles/navy-formal.md	Investor decks, executive briefs, quarterly reports, corporate proposals
Japanese Minimal	styles/japanese-minimal.md	Brand narratives, cultural notes, quiet product essays, reflective announcements
Clinical Brief	styles/clinical-brief.md	Healthcare summaries, medical notes, patient education, clinical snapshots

Business, Finance, and Trust

Use when the card should look operational, executive, or commercially credible.

Style	File	Suitable For
Corporate Clean	styles/corporate-clean.md	Product launches, B2B briefs, executive summaries, formal reports, investor-facing materials
Pitch Deck VC	styles/pitch-deck-vc.md	Fundraising cards, market opportunity snapshots, startup traction summaries
Sales Room	styles/sales-room.md	Pipeline reviews, account snapshots, deal strategy notes, revenue briefings
Trust Center	styles/trust-center.md	Security notes, compliance summaries, audit updates, trust-facing reports
Partner Channel	styles/partner-channel.md	Partner briefs, alliance updates, channel motions, co-sell summaries

Technical and Operational

Use when precision, systems language, or implementation detail needs to dominate.

Style	File	Suitable For
Tech Blueprint	styles/tech-blueprint.md	Technical specs, system design docs, architecture summaries, engineering plans
Engineering Whiteprint	styles/engineering-whiteprint.md	Architecture notes, API briefs, implementation plans, technical whitepapers
Terminal Green	styles/terminal-green.md	Infra status cards, CLI guides, incident notes, retro-computing topics

Broadcast, Statement, and High-Contrast

Use when the card should announce, signal urgency, or land a strong visual punch.

Style	File	Suitable For
Bold Contrast	styles/bold-contrast.md	Data highlights, KPI dashboards, event announcements
News Broadcast	styles/news-broadcast.md	Flash updates, report callouts, media briefings, public announcements
Incident Desk	styles/incident-desk.md	Incident reviews, outage notes, postmortems, reliability updates
Neo Brutalism	styles/neo-brutalism.md	Bold campaign cards, manifesto-style summaries, startup launches, punchy statements
Swiss Grid	styles/swiss-grid.md	Structured editorial layouts, design-forward reports, typographic statements

Signature Visual Identities

Use when the visual identity itself is part of the message.

Style	File	Suitable For
Deep Night	styles/deep-night.md	Entertainment, creative showcases, product reveals, gaming content
Glassmorphism	styles/glassmorphism.md	Premium product reveals, feature spotlights, event invites, future-facing showcases

Layout Skeletons

Choose the content structure family first, then select the specific wireframe. Layouts remain style-agnostic.

Layout Families

Core Single-Topic Cards

Use when one thesis should dominate and supporting content should stay secondary.

Layout	File	Best For
Hero Card	layouts/hero-card.md	Single topic with title + summary + one supporting panel
Quote Card	layouts/quote-card.md	Pull-quotes, mission statements, keynote quotes with attribution
Split Panel	layouts/split-panel.md	Two-column layouts: main content + sidebar or left-right comparison
Stacked Modules	layouts/stacked-modules.md	Multi-section vertical flow with mixed-weight blocks

Metrics and Operational Readouts

Use when numbers, status, or operating signals need to be scanned quickly.

Layout	File	Best For
Metric Board	layouts/metric-board.md	KPI cards, performance dashboards, quarterly reviews, health checks, metric-driven announcements
Financial Snapshot	layouts/financial-snapshot.md	Revenue summaries, cash views, performance snapshots, unit economics
Sales Brief	layouts/sales-brief.md	Pipeline reviews, deal strategy, regional sales updates, revenue operations
Terminal Window	layouts/terminal-window.md	Status snapshots, command walkthroughs, incident updates, operational summaries

Sequence, Roadmap, and Progression

Use when the reader needs stages, steps, or directional movement.

Layout	File	Best For
Timeline Flow	layouts/timeline-flow.md	Sequential steps, milestones, process stages with vertical timeline
Station Workflow	layouts/station-workflow.md	Detailed workflow breakdowns where each step carries structured attributes (input/process/output/gate/duration)
Roadmap Board	layouts/roadmap-board.md	NOW / NEXT / LATER planning, strategic sequencing, phased rollouts
Staircase Progression	layouts/staircase-progression.md	Maturity curves, phased scope accumulation, stepped build-up stories
Funnel Stack	layouts/funnel-stack.md	Sales funnels, conversion flows, recruitment pipelines, decision narrowing
Incident Review	layouts/incident-review.md	Postmortems, outage reviews, reliability incidents, remediation snapshots

Comparison and Decision

Use when the card needs explicit trade-offs, prioritization, or side-by-side framing.

Layout	File	Best For
Pros & Cons	layouts/pros-cons.md	Trade-off analysis, decision framing, risk vs upside, balanced evaluation
Quadrant Matrix	layouts/quadrant-matrix.md	Priority mapping, risk-return framing, portfolio views, 2x2 classification
Matrix Table	layouts/matrix-table.md	MxN classification grids with two meaningful axes and archetype-labeled cells
Comparison	layouts/comparison.md	Side-by-side contrast, option framing, before/after or A/B comparisons
Principle Grid	layouts/principle-grid.md	Numbered tenets paired with anti-pattern and application contrast per card

Grid and Inventory

Use when the card needs repeated modules, mixed-size tiles, or scan-friendly inventories.

Layout	File	Best For
Bento Grid	layouts/bento-grid.md	Multi-topic overviews, feature showcases, mixed-size grid cells
Badge Grid	layouts/badge-grid.md	Feature lists, capability catalogs, skill inventories, benefit showcases
Checklist Board	layouts/checklist-board.md	Execution tracking, launch readiness, QA gates, operational checklists

System and Relationship Mapping

Use when structure, adjacency, or network relationships matter more than sequence.

Layout	File	Best For
Architecture Map	layouts/architecture-map.md	Layered systems, platform overviews, service boundaries, technical blueprints
Layered Sidebar Map	layouts/layered-sidebar-map.md	Layered stack flanked by context rails carrying cross-cut threads, KPIs, or value-chain anchors
Radial Hub	layouts/radial-hub.md	Ecosystem overviews, core-plus-features, hub-and-spoke relationships

Document and Memo Logic

Use when the card should read like a structured brief with explicit sections.

Layout	File	Best For
Research Abstract	layouts/research-abstract.md	Abstract-summary cards, study findings, evidence synthesis, paper snapshots
Board Memo	layouts/board-memo.md	Executive updates, decision memos, quarterly board notes, leadership summaries
Policy Memo	layouts/policy-memo.md	Internal policy changes, governance decisions, process rules, guidance notes
Education Module	layouts/education-module.md	Lesson summaries, learning paths, workshop modules, teaching cards
Healthcare Summary	layouts/healthcare-summary.md	Clinical overviews, patient summaries, care snapshots, health education

Governance, Risk, and Audit

Use when ownership, control status, and mitigation detail must be explicit.

Layout	File	Best For
Risk Register	layouts/risk-register.md	Risk tracking, mitigation planning, compliance reviews, program governance
Compliance Audit	layouts/compliance-audit.md	Audit summaries, control reviews, security posture checks, compliance tracking

Narrative and Stakeholder Updates

Use when the content is about people, teams, customers, or partner motion.

Primitive note: org-update, customer-story, and partner-brief now share a lightweight card-brief-* outer rhythm. Keep news-bulletin separate unless the structure is actually about relationship or stakeholder motion rather than headline cadence.

Layout	File	Best For
News Bulletin	layouts/news-bulletin.md	Breaking updates, digest cards, status bulletins, press-style recaps
Org Update	layouts/org-update.md	Team changes, hiring updates, ownership shifts, leadership communications
Customer Story	layouts/customer-story.md	Case studies, before/after outcomes, customer wins, adoption narratives
Partner Brief	layouts/partner-brief.md	Alliance updates, co-sell notes, partner summaries, channel reviews

Family Alignment Notes

• Prefer existing family primitives before inventing new class names. Current aligned layout families include card-doc-*, card-kpi-*, card-sequence-*, card-tile-*, card-map-*, card-compare-*, card-review-*, card-topic-*, and card-brief-*.
• When a new layout clearly belongs to one of those families, vary geometry and modifiers first. Do not create a parallel primitive vocabulary for the same role.
• Explicit special cases remain intentionally separate: quote-card, terminal-window, news-bulletin, and the strongest identity-driven style themes such as deep-night and glassmorphism.
• If a layout or style only shares mood and not structure, document the family relationship in prose rather than forcing additional primitive convergence.

Design Principles

Space and Breathing Room

• Card padding: 32px–48px from edges
• Module gaps: 16px–24px
• Title area must have generous line-height (1.1–1.3) and clear separation from body
• Never crowd content against card edges

Visual Accents

• Use 4px–6px thick rules as section dividers or accent borders
• Use subtle tinted backgrounds (rgba(0,0,0,0.03) or style-specific tints) for secondary panels
• Accent colors should be restrained: one highlight color used for rules, tags, or key numbers
• Optional: 4% noise overlay for paper texture (see style templates)

Content Rhythm

• High-density cards: group into overview → core judgment → supporting modules → conclusion
• Ranking content: asymmetric hero + structured list (avoid equal tiles)
• Tutorial/analysis content: overview → core insight → detail blocks → boundary/caveats → summary

Styling Reference

Common Classes (shared across all styles)

• .card-frame — outer container with max-width and padding
• .card — main card surface with background, padding, and optional noise overlay
• .card-meta — meta line (category, date, version) in small uppercase
• .card-title — main headline
• .card-subtitle — secondary headline or summary
• .card-bar — thick accent rule divider
• .card-body — body text paragraph
• .card-body.dropcap — first paragraph with drop cap initial letter (editorial opening)
• .card-highlight — standalone short sentence (< 25 chars) with left accent border for key insights
• .card-grid — grid container; .card-grid-2 for two columns
• .card-panel — content panel with border-top accent
• .card-panel.heavy — heavier panel with more padding
• .card-panel.light — lighter panel with thinner border
• .card-panel-title — panel heading in small uppercase
• .card-panel-text — panel body text
• .card-item — titled content block (label + description pair)
• .card-item-label — item title/label
• .card-tag — inline tag/badge
• .card-stat — oversized number/metric display
• .card-stat-label — label beneath a stat
• .card-divider — thin horizontal rule between sections
• .card-footer — bottom strip for source, attribution, or notes
• .card-endmark — end-of-content mark (∎) for editorial closure

Rich Text Elements

Drop cap (first paragraph only — creates editorial opening ceremony):

<p class="card-body dropcap">First paragraph text...</p>

Highlight quote (standalone insight, < 25 chars, with accent left border):

<p class="card-highlight">Key insight phrase</p>

Titled item (label + description pairs, for structured lists):

<div class="card-item">
  <p class="card-item-label">Item Title</p>
  <p class="card-panel-text">Item description text.</p>
</div>

Section divider:

<div class="card-divider"></div>

End mark (editorial closure, placed at content end):

<span class="card-endmark">∎</span>

Best Practices

Content Guidelines

1. Direct embedding only — Always embed HTML directly in Markdown, never use ```html code blocks
2. No empty lines in structure — Keep the entire HTML block continuous
3. Judge density first — Decide low/medium/high before picking layout
4. Protect user titles — Never silently rewrite a user-provided headline
5. Balance visual weight — At least one heavy block, one medium, one light
6. Use type scale consistently — Follow the size hierarchy defined above
7. Accent with restraint — One accent color, used sparingly for rules and highlights
8. Fill space intentionally — If a section looks empty, restructure hierarchy before adding filler content