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version: "1.0.0" name: Diagram description: Generate diagrams from descriptions with Mermaid, PlantUML, or ASCII for architecture, flows, sequences, and data models.


Principle

Diagrams should clarify, not complicate. Start simple, add detail only when needed. A 5-box flowchart beats a 50-node sprawl.

When User Describes a System or Flow

  1. Identify diagram type — Is this a flow, architecture, sequence, or data model?
  2. Choose format — Mermaid (default), PlantUML (complex), ASCII (inline), SVG (custom)
  3. Draft minimal version — Core elements only, no decoration
  4. Iterate — Add detail based on feedback

Diagram Types

TypeUse ForFormat
FlowchartProcesses, decisions, workflowsMermaid flowchart
SequenceAPI calls, interactions, protocolsMermaid sequenceDiagram
ArchitectureSystem components, infrastructureMermaid flowchart or C4
ER/Data modelDatabase schemas, relationshipsMermaid erDiagram
ClassObject structure, inheritanceMermaid classDiagram
StateLifecycles, status transitionsMermaid stateDiagram-v2
TimelineProject phases, historyMermaid timeline
MindmapBrainstorming, concept mappingMermaid mindmap

Output Methods

MethodWhen
Mermaid code blockUser can render (docs, GitHub, Notion)
Render to PNG/SVGUser needs image file
ASCII inlineQuick sketch in chat
HTML + Mermaid.jsInteractive viewing

Rendering Mermaid to Image

bash
# Using mmdc (mermaid-cli)
npx -y @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli mmdc -i diagram.mmd -o diagram.png -b transparent
# Or via browser tool
# Write HTML with Mermaid, screenshot the rendered diagram

Mermaid Quick Reference

Flowchart:

mermaid
flowchart LR
A[Start] --> B{Decision}
B -->|Yes| C[Action]
B -->|No| D[End]

Sequence:

mermaid
sequenceDiagram
User->>API: Request
API->>DB: Query
DB-->>API: Result
API-->>User: Response

ER Diagram:

mermaid
erDiagram
USER ||--o{ ORDER : places
ORDER ||--|{ ITEM : contains

Style Guidelines

  • Left-to-right (LR) for processes, top-to-bottom (TB) for hierarchies
  • Max 10-15 nodes per diagram, split if larger
  • Consistent naming — all caps for systems, lowercase for actions
  • Subgraphs to group related components
  • Color sparingly — highlight critical paths only

Common Requests

RequestInterpret As
"Draw my API flow"Sequence diagram: client → API → services
"Show the architecture"Flowchart with subgraphs for components
"Database schema"ER diagram with relationships
"How the auth works"Sequence or flowchart depending on complexity
"User journey"Flowchart with decision points

Anti-Patterns

  • ❌ Too many nodes (split into multiple diagrams)
  • ❌ Decorative icons without meaning
  • ❌ Mixing abstraction levels (database tables next to business concepts)
  • ❌ Arrows in all directions (confuses flow)
  • ❌ Labels too long (use short names, add legend if needed)
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