chart-generator

Name: chart-generator
Availability: InStock
Author: SJTU-IPADS

Generate ASCII and SVG/HTML charts from data inputs.

7|2|Updated Apr 13, 2026

Search Tags:#html #data #dashboard #visualization #svg #chart #ascii

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data --skill chart-generator-sjtu-ipads

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Skill: chart-generator
Source: https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data/tree/main/skills/chart-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data --skill chart-generator-sjtu-ipads

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Chart generation simplifies turning data into visual charts, so you can quickly interpret trends and comparisons without heavy dashboards or libraries.

Core Features & Use Cases

ASCII/terminal charts: render bar, line, pie, sparkline, and heatmap charts directly in the command line.
SVG/HTML exports: generate embeddable vector charts for documents, dashboards, and reports.
Flexible usage: supports dashboards and progress visuals to tell simple data stories.

Quick Start

Generate an ASCII bar chart from the data 'Sales:120,Marketing:95,Engineering:130' using the chart.sh bar.

Frequently Asked Questions about chart-generator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate ASCII charts directly in the terminal?▼

To generate ASCII charts in the terminal, you can use a lightweight bash wrapper to render bar, line, pie, sparkline, and heatmap visuals directly from command line data inputs without heavy libraries.

Can I export SVG charts for HTML dashboards?▼

Yes, you can export SVG charts for HTML dashboards. The tool generates embeddable vector graphics from data inputs, allowing you to quickly integrate visual representations into reports and web documents.

Do I need any external dependencies to render terminal charts?▼

No external dependencies are required to render terminal charts. The tool features minimal dependencies by utilizing a bash wrapper around a Python SVG generator to validate inputs and prevent errors during visualization.

What is the best way to visualize data quickly without installing heavy dashboard libraries?▼

The best way to visualize data without heavy libraries is using a lightweight chart generator. It automates creating visual charts from data inputs, delivering ASCII terminal outputs and SVG/HTML files to share insights quickly.

Does the terminal chart generator support heatmaps and sparklines?▼

Yes, the terminal chart generator supports heatmaps and sparklines. It is applicable for rendering bar, line, pie, sparkline, and heatmap representations directly in the command line or exporting them as SVG files.