diagram-creator
Create professional diagrams using Mermaid, PlantUML, and other text-based diagram tools. Generate flowcharts, sequence diagrams, architecture diagrams, and more.
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About diagram-creator
The Diagram Creator skill enables users to generate professional diagrams using text-based tools such as Mermaid and PlantUML. It addresses the challenge of visually representing complex processes, systems, and structures without requiring advanced graphic design skills. By converting textual descriptions into structured diagrams, it allows engineers, designers, and project managers to efficiently communicate workflows, relationships, and hierarchies in a clear and standardized manner.
Key features of the skill include the creation of flowcharts, sequence diagrams, architecture diagrams, ER diagrams, class diagrams, organizational charts, and Gantt charts. Users can specify diagram types, formats, and styles, choosing from Mermaid for web-friendly diagrams, PlantUML for UML-focused visuals, ASCII for simple text-based layouts, or D2 for modern stylized diagrams. While the skill generates diagram code, it does not render images directly, leaving visual output to external rendering tools.
This skill is useful for software engineers, system architects, business analysts, and educators who need to document processes, system interactions, or data models. It is particularly valuable for collaborative documentation, presentations, and development environments where consistent, structured visual representations are required. Its support for multiple diagram types and text-based formats makes it versatile across technical, educational, and organizational contexts.
FAQ
How do I generate a diagram with this skill?
You provide a description of the process, system, or concept, specify the type of diagram you need, and optionally indicate style preferences such as colors and direction. The skill will then produce the corresponding text-based diagram code.
Which diagram formats are supported?
The skill supports Mermaid, PlantUML, ASCII, and D2 formats, each suited to different use cases like web display, UML diagrams, or simple text-based compatibility.
Can the skill render diagrams as images directly?
No, the skill generates diagram code only. You need to use external tools such as Mermaid live editor or PlantUML renderers to visualize the diagrams.
Which AI models are recommended for this skill?
Recommended models include claude-sonnet-4 and claude-opus-4. Compatible models include claude-3-5-sonnet, GPT-4, and GPT-4o.
Are there any limitations I should be aware of?
The skill cannot create pixel-perfect custom designs or generate raster images. It focuses on text-based diagram generation and code output.
Install diagram-creator
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
claude-office-skills/skills