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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
- Identify diagram type — Is this a flow, architecture, sequence, or data model?
- Choose format — Mermaid (default), PlantUML (complex), ASCII (inline), SVG (custom)
- Draft minimal version — Core elements only, no decoration
- Iterate — Add detail based on feedback
Diagram Types
| Type | Use For | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowchart | Processes, decisions, workflows | Mermaid flowchart | |
| Sequence | API calls, interactions, protocols | Mermaid sequenceDiagram | |
| Architecture | System components, infrastructure | Mermaid flowchart or C4 | |
| ER/Data model | Database schemas, relationships | Mermaid erDiagram | |
| Class | Object structure, inheritance | Mermaid classDiagram | |
| State | Lifecycles, status transitions | Mermaid stateDiagram-v2 | |
| Timeline | Project phases, history | Mermaid timeline | |
| Mindmap | Brainstorming, concept mapping | Mermaid mindmap |
Output Methods
| Method | When | |
|---|---|---|
| Mermaid code block | User can render (docs, GitHub, Notion) | |
| Render to PNG/SVG | User needs image file | |
| ASCII inline | Quick sketch in chat | |
| HTML + Mermaid.js | Interactive 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 LRA[Start] --> B{Decision}B -->|Yes| C[Action]B -->|No| D[End]
Sequence:
mermaid
sequenceDiagramUser->>API: RequestAPI->>DB: QueryDB-->>API: ResultAPI-->>User: Response
ER Diagram:
mermaid
erDiagramUSER ||--o{ ORDER : placesORDER ||--|{ 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
| Request | Interpret 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)