aws-architecture-diagram

Generate validated AWS architecture diagrams as draw.io XML files.

Updated Nov 3, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles --skill aws-architecture-diagram-xleliberty
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Skill: aws-architecture-diagram
Source: https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles/tree/main/.config/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-plugins-official/deploy-on-aws/1.2.0/skills/aws-architecture-diagram
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xleliberty/mydotfiles --skill aws-architecture-diagram-xleliberty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of manually creating complex, professional-grade cloud infrastructure diagrams by automating the generation of draw.io XML files that adhere to official AWS reference architecture standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase Analysis: Automatically scans CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform files to visualize existing infrastructure.
  • Interactive Brainstorming: Guides users through a design process to generate new architecture diagrams from scratch.
  • Professional Styling: Enforces AWS4 icon standards, category-specific tinting, and professional layout patterns to ensure diagrams are presentation-ready.

Quick Start

Use the aws-architecture-diagram skill to analyze the infrastructure in this repository and generate a diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-architecture-diagram

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an AWS architecture diagram from Terraform or CloudFormation files?

Yes, you can generate AWS architecture diagrams through interactive brainstorming. This guides you through the design process to create new system diagrams from scratch, enforcing strict styling rules and category-based color coding for professional results.

Can I automatically visualize my cloud infrastructure using draw.io?

Yes, you can automatically visualize cloud infrastructure by generating draw.io XML files. The output adheres to official AWS reference architecture standards, including AWS4 icon standards and professional layout patterns for presentation-ready documentation.

Do I need Python to create professional AWS diagrams from infrastructure-as-code?

Yes, Python3 is required to run the scripts that generate the draw.io XML files. The environment validates your infrastructure-as-code files and applies professional styling, including category-specific tinting and legend generation.

What is the best way to ensure my AWS architecture diagrams use official AWS4 icon standards?

The best way to ensure your AWS architecture diagrams use official AWS4 icon standards is to automate generation with strict styling rules. This enforces category-specific tinting, professional layout patterns, and automatic legend generation for high-quality visual documentation.

Does this AWS diagram generation approach support both existing codebases and new system designs?

Yes, the approach supports both existing codebases and new system designs. It can automatically analyze infrastructure-as-code files to visualize existing infrastructure or guide you through interactive brainstorming to generate new architecture diagrams.