arch-uml

To generate UML diagrams automatically, this Skill uses a Docker pipeline to render PlantUML syntax into SVG files. It automates the creation of sequence, class, state, activity, ER, and use-case diagrams without manual rendering steps.

You need both PlantUML and Docker installed to render PlantUML diagrams using this Skill. The automated rendering pipeline relies on Docker to process the PlantUML syntax and output the final SVG files.

Yes, you can embed UML diagrams into markdown documentation. The Skill integrates rendered SVG files seamlessly into your markdown files, allowing you to visualize complex software designs and architectural models directly alongside your text.

To create a sequence diagram, run the command: arch-uml create sequence <name> <description>. This initiates the PlantUML diagramming process, authoring the sequence diagram and preparing it for automated rendering via the Docker pipeline.

The best way to visualize software architecture with UML is using PlantUML to author models and a Docker pipeline to render them. This approach supports multiple diagram types like class and ER diagrams, ensuring detailed visualization of complex designs.

The primary limitation of using Docker for UML rendering is the strict dependency on having Docker installed. If your environment lacks Docker or PlantUML, the automated rendering pipeline cannot execute to produce the SVG files.