ascii-diagrams

You can generate ASCII diagrams for Markdown viewers by running a self-contained Python CLI script. It processes JSON-like data to render flowcharts and sequence diagrams directly in text, ensuring portability across any Markdown viewer.

Yes, you can create an ASCII sequence diagram from a JSON payload using the Python CLI. The script accepts structured JSON-like data as input to map component interactions over time into a readable text-based sequence diagram.

You can render vertical top-to-bottom flowcharts and horizontal left-to-right flowcharts using ASCII text. The tool also supports branching decision trees, allowing you to visualize yes/no logic paths in a compact format.

No, you do not need to install external Python dependencies to render ASCII flowcharts. The tool ships with a self-contained CLI script and relies solely on a standard Python environment to generate diagrams.

You should use ASCII diagrams instead of external image-based tools when you need portable, quick visualizations for docs and READMEs. They render natively in any Markdown viewer without requiring external rendering engines or image hosting.

You automate diagram generation in a scripting context by invoking the Python CLI programmatically. The tool supports script-driven creation, allowing you to pass structured JSON-like data directly to the command line to output diagrams.