What is the ASCII Art Diagram Creator?

It is a specialized skill for Claude Code that automates the creation of text-based visual diagrams and flowcharts for technical documentation.

Can I use these diagrams in GitHub README files?

Yes, ASCII diagrams are ideal for README files because they are plain text, version-control friendly, and render perfectly across all platforms.

How do I trigger this skill in Claude Code?

The skill activates automatically when you mention 'ascii art diagram creator' or ask Claude to help you implement or set up text-based diagrams.

Is this skill part of a larger set?

Yes, it is part of the Visual Content skill category, which covers diagrams, charts, and visual documentation tools for developers.

Does it support complex architectural diagrams?

Yes, it follows industry best practices and patterns to help you visualize complex software architectures and data flows using standard characters.

ASCII Art Diagram Creator

Name: ASCII Art Diagram Creator
Author: jeremylongshore

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Content Management

Generates structured ASCII art diagrams and visual representations for code documentation and README files.

About

The ASCII Art Diagram Creator is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to automate the generation of text-based visual content. It helps developers and technical writers create clear, professional-grade diagrams, flowcharts, and architectural overviews directly within their terminal or code files. By following industry-standard patterns, it ensures that visual documentation remains portable across all platforms and editors while providing step-by-step guidance for complex visualization tasks.

Key Features

Seamless integration with CLI-based editing tools
Automated generation of ASCII-based flowcharts and diagrams
983 GitHub stars
Domain-specific guidance for technical architecture visualization
Production-ready visual output for documentation and READMEs
Validation of text-based diagrams against common visual standards

Use Cases

Documenting software architecture directly in source code comments
Creating portable flowcharts for GitHub README files without external image assets
Visualizing data structures or logic flows during the development process

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills ascii-art-diagram-creator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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