Overview

Generates a general Excalidraw diagram to visualize ideas, processes, or architectures. It follows project-specific instructions and a validation checklist to ensure consistency and quality, making diagrams ready for review or collaboration.

How This Skill Works

The diagram is built by reading and applying the project’s instructions from ./instructions.md, using Excalidraw as the diagram medium. Upon completion, it validates the result against ./checklist.md to ensure alignment with requirements before sharing or exporting.

When to Use It

• When you need a quick, shareable diagram to illustrate a concept or process
• When documenting system workflows or data flows for a project
• When outlining user journeys or UI flows for a feature
• When preparing diagrams for reports, blogs, or presentations
• When collaborating with teammates who will review the diagram via Excalidraw

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Open a new Excalidraw canvas and prepare to diagram.
2. Step 2: Read and apply guidance from ./instructions.md to shape the diagram.
3. Step 3: Validate against ./checklist.md and export as SVG/PNG if needed.

Best Practices

• Always start by opening ./instructions.md to ensure consistency with project standards
• Keep shapes and connectors simple to preserve readability
• Name major components clearly and avoid overly-stylized elements
• Validate with ./checklist.md before finalizing export
• Export in common formats (SVG/PNG) for sharing

Example Use Cases

• Flowchart of onboarding process
• Architecture diagram of a small service
• Data pipeline visualization
• User journey map for a feature
• Task breakdown diagram for a planning session

Frequently Asked Questions