ascii-diagram-creator

ASCII diagrams visualize architecture, data flows, and system relationships directly in terminal-compatible format. This Skill generates precise diagrams with 80-character width, box-drawing characters, and status indicators, then exports them to Mermaid and markdown for documentation and version tracking.

Yes. This Skill exports ASCII diagrams to Mermaid representation automatically, enabling use in tools that support Mermaid syntax while maintaining the original terminal-friendly ASCII output for markdown and documentation.

Five core types: Architecture, Before/After, Phased Migration, Data Flow, and Relationship diagrams. Each applies to specific visualization needs—migrations use phased layouts, APIs use data-flow diagrams, and system changes use Before/After comparisons.

Yes. The Skill includes Git-aware staleness detection, PR template integration, and CLAUDE.md directive setup, enabling diagram versioning and workflow automation for architecture review cycles.

ASCII diagram generation requires bash for execution, jq for JSON processing, and perl for text manipulation. These handle template detection, diagram rendering, and metadata output.

Yes. Auto-discovery detects your project structure and applies relevant templates, reducing setup time and ensuring diagrams match your architecture type without manual configuration.