aws-diagram

Generate AWS architecture diagrams in Mermaid and ASCII formats.

15|20|Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-diagram-awslabs
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Skill: aws-diagram
Source: https://github.com/awslabs/startups/tree/main/solution-architecture/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/aws-diagram
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill aws-diagram-awslabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms complex AWS system designs, infrastructure definitions, and technical discussions into clear architecture diagrams that are easier to understand and review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture Visualization: Generates AWS architecture diagrams in Mermaid and ASCII formats with readable service relationships and data flows.
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Reverse-engineers AWS architectures from IaC sources including CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation, and SAM configurations.
  • Use Case: Help a cloud architect document an application environment by converting infrastructure code or a system description into a review-ready AWS architecture diagram.

Quick Start

Ask the aws-diagram skill to generate an AWS architecture diagram from your application description or infrastructure repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-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 code?

The tool reverse-engineers infrastructure definitions, including Terraform code, to generate AWS architecture diagrams in Mermaid and ASCII formats, mapping service relationships and data flows for cloud architecture documentation.

Can I visualize my AWS system design from a text description?

Yes, you can generate AWS architecture diagrams directly from system descriptions. The tool transforms technical discussions and text descriptions into clear Mermaid and ASCII diagrams with AWS service mapping and flow annotations.

Does this approach support CDK and CloudFormation for IaC visualization?

Yes, it supports IaC visualization by reverse-engineering AWS architectures from CDK, CloudFormation, and SAM configurations, outputting clear Mermaid and ASCII diagrams for cloud design reviews.

What is the best way to document AWS architecture for a design review?

The best way to document AWS architecture for a design review is to generate Mermaid and ASCII diagrams. This approach maps infrastructure definitions or system descriptions into review-ready diagrams with readable service relationships and data flows.

Why use Mermaid and ASCII for cloud architecture diagrams?

Mermaid and ASCII formats provide text-based representations of AWS architectures, making complex infrastructure definitions and service relationships easier to understand and review without requiring external graphical rendering software.