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Data Storytelling

Transform data into compelling narratives using visualization, context, and persuasive structure. Use when presenting analytics to stakeholders, creating data reports, or building executive present...

Authorwshobson
Version1.0.0
LicenseMIT
Token count~529
UpdatedMay 27, 2026

Install

Quick install

via npx skills · works with 57+ agents
npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/main/plugins/business-analytics/skills/data-storytelling
Or pick agent:
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent claude-code
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent cursor
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent codex
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent opencode
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent github-copilot
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling --agent windsurf
More install options

Shorthand — useful for multi-skill repos:

npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill data-storytelling

Manual — clone the repo and drop the folder into your agent's skills directory:

git clone https://github.com/wshobson/agents.git
cp -r agents/plugins/business-analytics/skills/data-storytelling ~/.claude/skills/
How to use: Once installed, ask your agent to "use the data-storytelling skill" or describe what you want (e.g. "Transform data into compelling narratives using visualization, context, and pers"). Requires Node.js 18+.

Data Storytelling

Transform raw data into compelling narratives that drive decisions and inspire action.

When to Use This Skill

  • Presenting analytics to executives
  • Creating quarterly business reviews
  • Building investor presentations
  • Writing data-driven reports
  • Communicating insights to non-technical audiences
  • Making recommendations based on data

Core Concepts

1. Story Structure

Setup → Conflict → Resolution

Setup: Context and baseline
Conflict: The problem or opportunity
Resolution: Insights and recommendations

2. Narrative Arc

1. Hook: Grab attention with surprising insight
2. Context: Establish the baseline
3. Rising Action: Build through data points
4. Climax: The key insight
5. Resolution: Recommendations
6. Call to Action: Next steps

3. Three Pillars

| Pillar | Purpose | Components |
| ------------- | -------- | -------------------------------- |
| Data | Evidence | Numbers, trends, comparisons |
| Narrative | Meaning | Context, causation, implications |
| Visuals | Clarity | Charts, diagrams, highlights |

Detailed patterns and worked examples

Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.

Best Practices

Do's

  • Start with the "so what" - Lead with insight
  • Use the rule of three - Three points, three comparisons
  • Show, don't tell - Let data speak
  • Make it personal - Connect to audience goals
  • End with action - Clear next steps

Don'ts

  • Don't data dump - Curate ruthlessly
  • Don't bury the insight - Front-load key findings
  • Don't use jargon - Match audience vocabulary
  • Don't show methodology first - Context, then method
  • Don't forget the narrative - Numbers need meaning

SKILL.md source

---
name: data-storytelling
description: Transform data into compelling narratives using visualization, context, and persuasive structure. Use when presenting analytics to stakeholders, creating data reports, or building executive present...
---

# Data Storytelling

Transform raw data into compelling narratives that drive decisions and inspire action.

## When to Use This Skill

- Presenting analytics to executives
- Creating quarterly business reviews
- Building investor presentations
- Writing data-driven reports
- Communicating insights to non-technical audiences
- Making recommendations based on data

## Core Concepts

### 1. Story Structure

```
Setup → Conflict → Resolution

Setup: Context and baseline
Conflict: The problem or opportunity
Resolution: Insights and recommendations
```

### 2. Narrative Arc

```
1. Hook: Grab attention with surprising insight
2. Context: Establish the baseline
3. Rising Action: Build through data points
4. Climax: The key insight
5. Resolution: Recommendations
6. Call to Action: Next steps
```

### 3. Three Pillars

| Pillar        | Purpose  | Components                       |
| ------------- | -------- | -------------------------------- |
| **Data**      | Evidence | Numbers, trends, comparisons     |
| **Narrative** | Meaning  | Context, causation, implications |
| **Visuals**   | Clarity  | Charts, diagrams, highlights     |

## Detailed patterns and worked examples

Detailed pattern documentation lives in `references/details.md`. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.

## Best Practices

### Do's

- **Start with the "so what"** - Lead with insight
- **Use the rule of three** - Three points, three comparisons
- **Show, don't tell** - Let data speak
- **Make it personal** - Connect to audience goals
- **End with action** - Clear next steps

### Don'ts

- **Don't data dump** - Curate ruthlessly
- **Don't bury the insight** - Front-load key findings
- **Don't use jargon** - Match audience vocabulary
- **Don't show methodology first** - Context, then method
- **Don't forget the narrative** - Numbers need meaning

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