# Xingtu Tool

Use when editing photos for Xiaohongshu, creating image-based posts, designing cover...

- Repository: https://github.com/vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills (520 stars)
- Category: Design
- License: see repository
- Last updated: 2026-01-23
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills --skill xingtu-tool -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills --skill xingtu-tool -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills --skill xingtu-tool -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills --skill xingtu-tool -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills`

## Description

Use when editing photos for Xiaohongshu, creating image-based posts, designing cover images, retouching product photos, or adding text overlays to images

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Xingtu Tool (醒图工具)

## Overview

Xingtu is a powerful mobile photo editing app designed for social media content. It provides professional retouching, filters, text, and design features optimized for creating Xiaohongshu-worthy image content.

## When to Use

**Use when**:
- Editing photos for Xiaohongshu posts
- Creating cover images (thumbnails)
- Retouching product photos or selfies
- Adding text overlays to images
- Creating before-and-after comparisons
- Designing simple promotional graphics

**Do NOT use when**:
- Need complex graphic design (use Canva)
- Editing RAW photos professionally (use Lightroom)
- Creating vector graphics (use Illustrator)

## Core Pattern

**Before** (raw, unedited photos):
```
❌ Dull lighting, flat colors
❌ No text or context
❌ Unretouched skin or product flaws
❌ No visual hierarchy
```

**After** (professionally edited):
```
✅ Bright, vibrant, eye-catching
✅ Clear text overlays with key info
✅ Polished skin or product presentation
✅ Strong visual hierarchy
```

**7 Core Editing Features**:
1. **Retouch** - Skin smoothing, blemish removal, body shaping
2. **Filters** - One-tap color grading and mood
3. **Adjustments** - Brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.
4. **Text** - Add titles, subtitles, captions
5. **Stickers** - Decorative elements and graphics
6. **Templates** - Pre-designed layouts
7. **Beauty** - Natural enhancement tools

## Quick Reference

| Feature | When to Use | Key Settings |
|---------|-------------|--------------|
| **Retouch** | Portraits, product photos | Intensity 30-50% (natural) |
| **Filters** | Set mood, color grade | "Fresh", "Bright", "Warm" |
| **Text** | Titles, subtitles, prices | Bold fonts, high contrast |
| **Adjustments** | Fix exposure, color | Brightness +10, Contrast +15 |
| **Templates** | Quick designs | Choose Xiaohongshu-optimized |
| **Stickers** | Add decoration, branding | Use sparingly (3-5 max) |
| **Beauty** | Selflies, portraits | Natural look (avoid over-smooth) |

The rest: https://github.com/vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/06-工具生态/xingtu-tool/SKILL.md