# data-viz-renderer

Turn JSON data into standalone HTML/SVG infographics, from metric cards to process diagrams. Use it to build report visuals or combine metrics and charts in a dashboard.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 4679
- Author: zebbern
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide/tree/HEAD/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/data-viz-renderer

## What it does

The skill writes a self-contained HTML file with inline CSS and SVG, ready to open in a browser without network access. It supports metric cards, grouped bar charts, process diagrams, and mixed dashboards. Choose from eight color palettes or let the tool select one; metric cards can use built-in icons.

You need Python 3.7+ and a JSON configuration containing the visualization type and data. Run `scripts/build_infographic.py` with a config path or pipe JSON through stdin; set the destination with the `output` field, which defaults to `infographic.html`. Check the Python version first: the script requires Python 3.7+. It uses the standard library, so no external packages need installation.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill data-viz-renderer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/data-viz-renderer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill data-viz-renderer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill data-viz-renderer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install zebbern/claude-code-guide data-viz-renderer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill data-viz-renderer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide --path skills/data-viz-renderer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill data-viz-renderer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide/tree/HEAD/skills/data-viz-renderer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- turn JSON data into a standalone HTML infographic
- show metrics and trends in stat cards
- compare data series in a grouped bar chart
- map process stages with connecting arrows
- combine metrics and charts in a dashboard

## Example prompts
- Build a dashboard from the metrics in `metrics.json` with `scripts/build_infographic.py`.
- Turn this JSON into a grouped bar chart comparing the quarterly figures.
- Create an HTML process diagram from the stages in `workflow.json`.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: data-viz-renderer
description: "Generate self-contained HTML/SVG infographics from JSON data, including stat cards, bar charts, flow diagrams, and mixed dashboards. Offers 8 color palettes and built-in icons with no external dependencies. Triggered when users request data visualization, infographics, charts, or dashboards."
license: MIT
type: tool
tags: ["infographic", "visualization", "svg", "html", "chart", "dashboard"]
---

# Data Viz Renderer

Generate self-contained HTML/SVG infographics from JSON data. Four supported types:

1. **Stats Cards** — KPI big numbers + trend arrows + icons
2. **Comparison Chart** — Grouped bar chart with multiple series
3. **Flow Diagram** — Step-by-step process with numbering, icons, and connecting arrows
4. **Dashboard** — Mixed layout: stat cards + bar chart + donut chart + flow

Output is a **fully self-contained** HTML file (all CSS/SVG inline, no external dependencies), ready to open directly in a browser.

## Usage

### Basic Usage

```bash
python3 scripts/build_infographic.py config.json
```

Also supports reading from stdin:

```bash
cat config.json | python3 scripts/build_infographic.py
```

The script outputs a JSON status to stdout and writes the generated HTML to the path specified in the `output` field.

### JSON Configuration Format

Common fields:

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `title` | string | No | Infographic title |
| `subtitle` | string | No | Subtitle |
| `type` | string | Yes | `stats` / `comparison` / `flow` / `dashboard` |
| `palette` | string | No | Color palette (default: `auto`) |
| `data` | object/array | Yes | Data content (format depends on type) |
| `output` | string | No | Output file path (default: `infographic.html`) |
| `footer` | string | No | Footer text |

### Color Palettes

Available values: `auto` (automatically chosen based on data), `ocean`, `sunset`, `forest`, `berry`, `vibrant`, `corporate`, `pastel`, `earth`

### Data Format by Type

#### 1. stats — Stat Cards

```json
{
  "type": "stats",
  "data": [
    {
      "label": "Total Revenue",
      "value": "$1.2M",
      "icon": "money",
      "trend": "+12.5%",
      "trend_dir": "up"
    },
    {
      "label": "Users",
      "value": "45,230",
      "icon": "users",
      "trend": "+8.2%",
      "trend_dir": "up"
    }
  ]
}
```

**icon** options: `users`, `user`, `money`, `percent`, `globe`, `clock`, `check`, `star`, `target`, `zap`, `chart-bar`, `chart-pie`, `database`, `rocket`, `shield`, `heart`, `light`, `search`, `mail`, `settings`, `flag`, `trending-up`, `trending-down`

**trend_dir**: `up` (green upward arrow) or `down` (red downward arrow)

#### 2. comparison — Bar Chart Comparison

```json
{
  "type": "comparison",
  "data": {
    "chart_title": "Quarterly Revenue Comparison",
    "categories": ["Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"],
    "series": [
      {"name": "2024", "values": [320, 410, 380, 520]},
````
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