architecture-diagramming

Generate Mermaid architecture diagrams from project files and directory structure.

1|Updated Aug 8, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/britt/llpm --skill architecture-diagramming
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Skill: architecture-diagramming
Source: https://github.com/britt/llpm/tree/main/skills/architecture-diagramming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/britt/llpm --skill architecture-diagramming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users create clear, standardized architecture diagrams to visualize system components, layers, and data flows, improving understanding and communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mermaid Diagram Generation: Creates GitHub-compatible Mermaid diagrams for system architecture.
  • Component & Flow Visualization: Illustrates system components, their relationships, layers, and data movement.
  • Use Case: When designing a new microservices-based application, use this skill to generate an initial architecture diagram showing the services, their responsibilities, and how they communicate.

Quick Start

Use the architecture-diagramming skill to generate a Mermaid diagram for a layered web application architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions about architecture-diagramming

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate Mermaid architecture diagrams for a software project?

You can generate Mermaid architecture diagrams by scanning your project structure and files to visualize system components, layers, and data flows automatically. This skill reads your directory contents to inform diagram creation.

Can I visualize data flow and component interactions for a microservices architecture?

Yes, you can visualize data flow and component interactions for microservices architectures. This skill illustrates system components, their relationships, and communication patterns to clarify how services interact.

Does this tool work with existing project files to create system design diagrams?

Yes, this tool reads existing project files and scans the directory structure to inform system design diagram creation. It uses these inputs to accurately map your architectural patterns and component layers.

What is the best way to create GitHub-compatible architecture diagrams?

The best way to create GitHub-compatible architecture diagrams is using Mermaid syntax to map system layers and data movement. This skill generates standard Mermaid diagrams that render directly in GitHub.

Are there limitations to visualizing system architecture with Mermaid for complex applications?

Mermaid architecture diagrams are limited by rendering complexity for massive applications, but this skill focuses on illustrating core system components, architectural patterns, and data flows to maintain readability.