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Classical Chinese Annotated Cards

Turns a classical Chinese chapter into an annotated long PNG with word notes and a chapter interpretation.

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Repository
lijigang/ljg-skills
Stars
7,607
Licence
MIT
Files
11 files

What it does

When installed, the agent can take a classical Chinese text (such as a chapter of the Dao De Jing or the Analects), annotate every non-punctuation character or word with notes on meaning and grammar, mark textual variants, and write a plain-Chinese interpretation of the chapter. It then lays this out as a single readable PNG image with a title, chapter name, and an optional abstract illustration at the top. The final image is saved to the user's Downloads folder after the agent checks its size, coverage, and layout in a temporary workspace.

Great for

  • Students who want a annotated study sheet for a classical Chinese chapter
  • Teachers or content creators preparing classical text handouts in Chinese
  • Readers who want a word-by-word reading aid with a plain-language explanation

Skip it if

  • Simple one-sentence translations, which the skill itself says should be handled without it (it adds unnecessary overhead)
  • Users who need text in English or other languages only, since the output is designed around Chinese annotations and fonts
  • Situations needing a verified scholarly edition, because the skill notes variant readings but relies on the agent's knowledge of the source text

Try asking

  • “Annotate chapter 16 of the Dao De Jing word by word and write a full interpretation as a PNG”
  • “Make a classical Chinese annotated handout with colored notes for this passage from the Analects”
  • “Create a study card for this ancient poem with word notes and a chapter reading”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Classical Chinese Annotated CardsInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 11 original files, the MIT licence and an attribution note.

    ljg-classic.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip ljg-classic.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip ljg-classic.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • Provide the exact source text, book title, and chapter so the agent can lock the edition and avoid guessing.
  • Check the output PNG yourself, since the agent's annotations and interpretation are generated and may contain errors in classical readings.
  • Expect the agent to run the included Bun and Playwright scripts; make sure those dependencies are installed before using it.

What's inside

  • package.json
  • References/AnnotationMethod.md
  • References/InputSchema.md
  • References/LayoutGrammar.md
  • SKILL.md
  • Tools/RenderClassic.help.md
  • Tools/RenderClassic.test.ts
  • Tools/RenderClassic.ts
  • Tools/ValidateClassic.help.md
  • Tools/ValidateClassic.ts
  • Workflows/AnnotateAndRender.md

Redistributed unmodified from lijigang/ljg-skills under the MIT licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.