Data Storyteller

Data and analytics skill, available on Zeplik

Data Storyteller is a ready-to-run data and analytics skill on Zeplik. Not for creating the charts themselves (use create-viz). Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

The Data Storyteller skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /data-storytelling in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Data Storyteller skill can do

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How the Data Storyteller skill works

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

PillarPurposeComponents
DataEvidenceNumbers, trends, comparisons
NarrativeMeaningContext, causation, implications
VisualsClarityCharts, 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

Zeplik output presentation

Present the final deliverable as a single polished artifact: clear headings, tables where the content is tabular, fenced code where it is code. Lead with the deliverable itself; keep process commentary to a single short line. If the skill produced multiple files or sections, end with a compact list of them with one-line purposes.

How to use the Data Storyteller skill

  1. Sign in to Zeplik

    Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Data Storyteller skill right away.

  2. Describe your data and analytics task

    Ask in plain language, or type /data-storytelling to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Data Storyteller skill and applies its method.

  3. Review and refine the result

    Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.

Source and credit

Author
Seth Hobson
License
MIT

Adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Data Storyteller skill?
Data Storyteller is a ready-to-run data and analytics skill on Zeplik. Not for creating the charts themselves (use create-viz). Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
How do I use Data Storyteller on Zeplik?
Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /data-storytelling in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
Which AI model does the Data Storyteller skill use?
Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Data Storyteller skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
Where does the Data Storyteller skill come from?
The Data Storyteller skill is adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
How much does the Data Storyteller skill cost?
Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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